As
filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 1, 2021
Registration No. 333-232378
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
AMENDMENT NO. 3
TO
FORM S-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
MULIANG
VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in
its charter)
Nevada
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2870
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90-1137640
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
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2498 Wanfeng Highway, Lane 181
Fengjing Town, Jinshan District
Shanghai, China 201501
(86) 21-67355092
(Address, including zip code, and telephone
number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)
Vcorp Services, LLC
25 Robert Pitt Drive, Suite 204
Phone: (845) 425-0077
(Name, address, including zip code, and
telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)
Copies to:
William S. Rosenstadt, Esq.
Mengyi “Jason” Ye, Esq.
Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP
366 Madison Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10017
+1-212-588-0022 - telephone
+1-212-826-9307 - facsimile
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Fang
Liu Esq.
VCL
Law LLP
1945 Old Gallows Road, Suite 630
Vienna, VA 22182
+1-703-919-7285
— telephone
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Approximate date of commencement of proposed
sale to the public: As soon as practicable after this Registration Statement becomes effective.
If any of the securities being registered
on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933 check the
following box: ☒
If this Form is filed to register additional
securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities
Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ☐
If this Form is a post-effective amendment
filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement
number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ☐
If this Form is a post-effective amendment
filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement
number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the
registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the
definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company”
in Rule 12b2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ☐
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Accelerated filer ☐
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Non-accelerated filer ☐
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Smaller reporting company ☒
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Emerging growth company ☒
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If an emerging growth company that prepares
its financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended
transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards† provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B)
of the Securities Act. ☐
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
Title of Class of Securities
to be Registered
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Amount
Being
Registered
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Proposed
Maximum
Offering Price per
Security(1)
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Proposed
Aggregate
Offering
Price(1)
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Amount
of
Registration
Fee
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Common
stock, par value $0.0001 per share(2)
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11,500,000
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4.00
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$
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46,000,000
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$
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5,018.60
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Underwriter
Warrants(3)
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—
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—
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Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share underlying
Underwriter Warrants
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1,150,000
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4.80
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$
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5,520,000
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602.23
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Total
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$
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51,520,000
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$
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5,620.83
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(4)
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(1)
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The registration fee for securities is based on an estimate of the Proposed Maximum Aggregate Offering Price of the securities, assuming the sale of the maximum number of shares at the highest expected offering price, and such estimate is solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(o). Includes the offering price attributable to additional shares that the underwriter has the option to purchase to cover over-allotments, if any.
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(2)
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In
accordance with Rule 416(a), the Registrant is also registering an indeterminate number of additional common stocks that shall
be issuable pursuant to Rule 416 to prevent dilution resulting from share splits, share dividends or similar transactions.
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(3)
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The
Registrant will issue to the Underwriter warrants to purchase a number of common stocks equal to an aggregate of ten percent (10%)
of the common stocks (the “Underwriter Warrant”) sold in the offering. The exercise price of the Underwriter Warrants
is equal to 120% of the offering price of the common stocks offered hereby. The Underwriter’s Warrants are exercisable commencing
six months from the closing date of the offering at any time, and from time to time, in whole or in part, for a period of five
years from the effective date of the registration statement.
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The Registrant hereby amends this registration
statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a further amendment
which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of
the Securities Act of 1933 or until the registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant
to said Section 8(a), may determine.
The information
in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not
soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.
PRELIMINARY
PROSPECTUS
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SUBJECT
TO COMPLETION, DATED JULY 1, 2021
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MULIANG VIAGOO
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
11,500,000 Shares of Common Stock
Muliang Viagoo Technology, Inc. is offering
up to an aggregate of 11,150,000 shares of our common stock. The offering is being made on a “firm commitment” basis by the
underwriter. See “Underwriting.” Prior to this offering, our stock is currently quoted on the OTC Markets (“OTC”)
under the symbol “MULG”, however, there has been no established public trading market for our common stock. We expect the
offering price of our common stock to be $4.00 per share. We have applied to list our common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market under
the symbol “MULG”. We cannot assure you that our application will be approved.
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Per Common
Stock
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Total
Without
Over-Allotment
Option(1)
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Total
With Full
Over-Allotment
Option
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Assumed
public offering price(2)
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$
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4.00
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$
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40,000,000
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$
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46,000,000
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Underwriter
fees and commissions(2)(3)
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$
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0.32
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$
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3,200,000
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$
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3,680,000
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Proceeds
to us, before expenses(4)
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$
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3.68
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$
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36,800,000
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$
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42,320,000
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(1)
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Assumes that the Underwriter does not exercise any portion of their over-allotment option.
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(2)
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The public offering price and underwriting discount in respect of each warrant corresponds to a public offering price per share of US $4.00.
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Under the underwriting agreement, upon the closing of the IPO, we will pay Boustead Securities,
LLC (the “Underwriter”) a commission equal to six and a half percent (6.5%) of the gross amount to be disbursed to the
Company from Offering as well as warrants equal to ten percent (10%) of the gross amount to be disbursed to the Company from the
Offering (“Underwriter Warrants”). The Underwriter Warrants shall be exercisable at any time, and from time to time,
in whole or in part, during the period commencing 180 days from the effective date of the offering, which period shall not extend
further than five years from the issuance date in compliance with FINRA Rule 5110(g)(8)(A). The Underwriter Warrants are exercisable
at a per share price of $4.80, which is 120% of the offering price. The Underwriter shall also be entitled to a corporate finance
fee equal to one and a half percent (1.5%) of the gross proceeds of the Offering (including proceeds from the sale of the Over-allotment
shares) (the “Non-accountable Expense Allowance”). In addition to the Non-accountable Expense Allowance, the Underwriter
will also receive an accountable expense of up to $95,000, including but not limited to (a) reasonable fees of legal counsel incurred
by the Underwriter in connection with the offering; (b) Due diligence and other expenses incurred prior to completion of the IPO
(the “Due Diligence Fee”), (c) Road show, travel, platform on-boarding fees, and other reasonable out-of-pocket accountable
expenses (“Out-Of-Pocket Expenses”), and (d) background checks on the Company’s officers, directors and major shareholders
(“Background Check Fees”). See “underwriting” in this prospectus for more information regarding our arrangements
with the underwriter. The table sets out the maximum possible underwriting fees and commissions.
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(4)
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The total estimated expenses related to this offering are set forth in the section entitled “Expenses Relating to This Offering”.
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We expect our total cash expenses for
this offering to be approximately $577,000, including cash expenses payable to the Underwriter for its reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses, exclusive of the above commissions. The underwriter has agreed to purchase the common stocks from us on a firm commitment
basis. The underwriter has an option exercisable within 45 days after the closing of the offering, to acquire up to an additional
15% of the total number of securities to be offered by us in the offering, solely for the purpose of covering over-allotments.
The offering will be coordinated with, and conditioned upon (i) completion of satisfactory due diligence by the Underwriter; (ii)
an effective registration statement; and (iii) an underwriting agreement and any other ancillary documents completed by the forgoing
or deemed necessary for the underwriter. One of the conditions to our obligation to sell any securities through the Underwriter
is that, upon the closing of the offering, the common stocks would qualify for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
If we complete this offering, net proceeds
will be delivered to us on the closing date. If we complete this offering, then on the closing date, we will issue to the Underwriter
warrant to purchase the number of common stocks in the aggregate equal to 10% of the common shares sold at the Closing. The warrants
shall carry a term of five (5) years from the effective date of the registration statement, shall not be exercisable for a period of
six months from the closing of the offering and shall be exercisable on a cash-less basis at a price equal to the offering price in compliance
with FINRA Rule 5110(e)(1)(A). The warrants are exercisable at a per share price equal to 120% of the public offering price per share
in the offering and may also be exercisable on a cashless basis. See “Underwriting” on page 70.
INVESTING IN OUR COMMON STOCK INVOLVES
A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK. SEE “RISK FACTORS” BEGINNING ON PAGE 6 TO READ ABOUT FACTORS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER BEFORE INVESTING
IN SHARES OF OUR COMMON STOCK.
NEITHER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMITTEE NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THESE SECURITIES OR DETERMINED IF THIS PROSPECTUS
IS TRUTHFUL OR COMPLETE. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
The date of this prospectus
is , 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS
You should rely only
on the information contained in this prospectus or in any related free-writing prospectus. We have not authorized anyone to provide
you with information different from that contained in this prospectus or in any related free-writing prospectus. We are offering
to sell, and seeking offers to buy, the shares of common stock offered hereby, but only under circumstances and in jurisdictions
where offers and sales are permitted and lawful to do so. The information contained in this prospectus is current only as of the
date of this prospectus, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or of any sale of the shares of common stock.
Neither we nor the
underwriter have taken any action that would permit a public offering of the shares of common stock outside the United States or
permit the possession or distribution of this prospectus or any related free-writing prospectus outside the United States. Persons
outside the United States who come into possession of this prospectus or any related free-writing prospectus must inform themselves
about and observe any restrictions relating to the offering of the shares of common stock and the distribution of the prospectus
outside the United States.
Until ,
2021 (the 25th day after the date of this prospectus), all dealers that buy, sell or trade the shares of common stock, whether
or not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This is in addition to the obligation of dealers to deliver
a prospectus when acting as underwriter and with respect to their unsold allotments or subscriptions.
PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
This summary highlights
information contained in greater detail elsewhere in this prospectus. This summary is not complete and does not contain all of
the information you should consider in making your investment decision. You should read the entire prospectus carefully before
making an investment in our shares of common stock. You should carefully consider, among other things, our consolidated financial
statements and the related notes and the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included elsewhere in this prospectus.
Prospectus Conventions
Except where the context
otherwise requires and for purposes of this prospectus only, “we”, “us”, “our company”, “Company”,
“our” and “Muliang Viagoo” refer to:
Muliang Viagoo Technology,
Inc., or formerly known as Muliang Agritech, Inc. (“Muliang Viagoo” when individually referenced), a Nevada company;
Viagoo Pte Ltd. (“Viagoo”
when individually referenced), a Singapore company;
Muliang Agricultural Limited
(“Muliang HK” when individually referenced), a Hong Kong company that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Muliang Viagoo;
Shanghai Mufeng Investment Consulting
Co., Ltd (“Shanghai Mufeng” when individually referenced), (also referred to as 上海牧枫投资咨询有限公司),
a wholly-owned subsidiary of Muliang HK and a wholly foreign-owned enterprise (“WFOE”) formed under the laws of the
People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”);
Shanghai Muliang Industry Co.,
Ltd. (“Shanghai Muliang” when individually referenced), (also referred to as 上海牧粮实业有限公司),
a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and a PRC company that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shanghai Mufeng;
Shanghai Zongbao Environmental
Construction Co., Ltd. (“Shanghai Zongbao” when individually referenced), (also referred to as 上海综宝环境工程有限公司),
a PRC company that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shanghai Muliang;
Shanghai Muliang Agritech Development
Co., Ltd. (“Agritech Development” when individually referenced), (also referred to as 上海牧粮农业科技发展有限公司),
a PRC Company that is a 60%-owned subsidiary of Shanghai Muliang;
Weihai Fukang Bio-Fertilizer
Co., Ltd. (“Fukang” when individually referenced), (also referred to as 威海富康生物肥料有限公司),
a PRC Company that is a 99.9%-owned subsidiary of Shanghai Muliang;
Shanghai Muliang Agricultural
Sales Co., Ltd. (“Muliang Sales” when individually referenced), (also referred to as 上海牧粮农资销售有限公司),
a PRC company that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shanghai Muliang;
Zhonglian Huinong (Beijing) Technology
Co., Ltd. (“Zhonglian” when individually referenced), (also referred to as 中联慧农(北京)科技有限公司),
a PRC company that is a 65%-owned subsidiary of Shanghai Muliang;
Yunnan Muliang Animal Husbandry
Development Co., Ltd. (“Yunnan Muliang” when individually referenced), (also referred to as云南牧粮畜牧发展有限公司),
a PRC company that is an 80%-owned subsidiary of Shanghai Muliang; and
Shanghai Zongbao Environmental Construction
Co., Ltd. Cangzhou Branch (“Zongbao Cangzhou” when individually referenced), (also referred to as上海综宝环境工程有限公司沧州分公司),
a PRC company that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shanghai Zongbao.
For the sake of clarity,
this prospectus follows the English naming convention of first name followed by last name, regardless of whether an individual’s
name is Chinese or English. For example, the name of our Chief Executive Officer will be presented as “Lirong Wang,”
even though, in Chinese, Mr. Wang’s name is presented as “Wang Lirong.”
We have relied on statistics
provided by a variety of publicly-available sources regarding China’s expectations of growth. We did not, directly or indirectly,
sponsor or participate in the publication of such materials, and these materials are not incorporated in this prospectus other
than to the extent specifically cited in this prospectus. We have sought to provide current information in this prospectus and
believe that the statistics provided in this prospectus remain up-to-date and reliable, and these materials are not incorporated
in this prospectus other than to the extent specifically cited in this prospectus.
Overview
We primarily engage in
the manufacturing and distribution of organic fertilizer and the sales of agricultural products in the PRC. Our organic fertilizer products
are sold under our brand names “Zongbao,” “Fukang,” and “Muliang.”
Through our patented technology,
we process crop straw (including corn, rice, wheat, cotton, and other crops) into high quality organic nutritious fertilizers that are
easily absorbed by crops in three hours. Straws are common agricultural by-products. In PRC, farmers usually remove the straw stubble
that remains after grains are harvested, by burning them in order to continue farming on the same land. These activities have resulted
in significant air pollution, and they damage the surface structure of the soil with loss of nutrients. We turn waste into treasure by
transforming the straws into organic fertilizer, which also effectively reduces air pollution. The straw organic fertilizer we produce
does not contain the heavy metals, antibiotics and harmful bacteria that are common in the traditional manure fertilizer. Our fertilizers
also provide optimum levels of primary plant nutrients, including multi-minerals, proteins and carbohydrates that promote the healthiest
soils capable of growing the healthy crops and vegetables. It can effectively reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides as
well as reduce the penetration of large chemical fertilizers and pesticides into the soil, thus avoiding water pollution. Therefore,
our fertilizer can effectively improve the fertility of soil, and the quality and safety of agricultural products.
We generated our revenue
mainly from our organic fertilizers, which accounted for approximately 95.82% and 94.5% of our total revenue for the years ended
December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. We currently have two integrated factories in Weihai City, Shandong Province, PRC to produce
our organic fertilizers, which have been in operation since August 2015. We plan to improve the technology for our existing straw organic
fertilizer production lines in the following aspects: (i) adopt more advanced automatic control technology for raw material feed to shorten
the processing time of raw material, and (ii) manufacture powdered organic fertilizer instead of granular organic fertilizer production
in order to avoid the drying and cooling process, as such will increase our production capacity.
With the focus of producing
organic fertilizers, we also engage in the business of selling agriculture food products including apples, and as a sales agent for other
large agriculture companies in the PRC. In 2014, we rented 350 mu (about 57.66 acres) of mountainous land as an apple orchard. The sales
of apples generated less than 1% of our total revenue for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019. We expect to generate more revenues
from the sales of apples as the apple orchards become more mature in the next few years.
In addition, we plan to
engage in the processing and distribution of black goat products, with business commencing at the end of 2021. We are currently constructing
a deep-processing slaughterhouse and processing plant which is expected to have the capacity of slaughtering 200,000 black goats per
year in Chuxiong City, Yunnan Province, in China. Our black goat processing products including goat rib lets, goat loin roast, goat loin
chops, goat rack, goat leg, goat shoulder, goat leg shanks, ground goat, goat stew meat, whole goat, half goat, lamb viscera, etc. We
expect to start generating revenue from the black goat products in 2021.
Industry and Market Background
The straw supply
in China is in large quantity, having a wide variety and broad distribution. The annual output of straw is more than 700 million
tons, according to the China Industry Information Network’s report on “2017 China Straw Resource Reserves and Utilization
Market Overview.” Straw contains more than 3 million tons of nitrogen, more than 700,000 tons of phosphorus and nearly 7
million tons of potassium, equivalent to more than a quarter of China’s current amount in fertilizer use and equivalent
to 300 million tons of standard coal. However, nearly 100 million tons of straw are burned directly in the fields every year,
which not only seriously damages the beneficial bacteria in the soil surface, but also directly leads to severe air pollution
and increases the greenhouse effect. With the significant amount of production of straws in China, so long as part of the straw
can be recycled every year, it will bring huge sustainable recycling resources to the fertilizer industry. On November 25, 2015,
the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Environmental
Protection jointly issued a notice, requiring the utilization rate of straw to exceed 85% by 2020.
Market
demand in China for organic fertilizer is significant. According to the National Bureau of Statistics in 2019, the China national
sales volume of organic fertilizers in 2018 was 133.42 million tons. According to the current initiative of encouraging less use
of chemical fertilizer, improving the quality of agricultural products and restoring land, it is estimated that the demand of
organic fertilizers will increase to 180 million tons by 2020.
The acquisition
of Viagoo Pte Ltd, a Singapore based online logistic platform, will enable the Muliang group of companies to optimize the transport
logistics to lower the cost of delivery and increase the efficiency. The platform will connect the truck drivers to Muliang, provide
end to end tracking of the delivery status. With this platform, it is expected to reduce 30% of the delivery cost.
Viagoo platform
will be opened to the China market where other companies and merchants can book the delivery services and the transporters can
sign on to list and provide their services.
Competitive Advantages
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Quality
Advantage: compared with the traditional compost manure fermented fertilizer, our product has a high concentration of organic
matter and small molecular organic nutrients, rich in fulvic acid, polysaccharides and monosaccharides that can be directly
absorbed by crops. The effectiveness of our product is 50% higher than the same amount of conventional organic fertilizer.
Our powder form fertilizer maximizes the survival rate of microorganisms, ensures faster nutrient absorption and increases
soil improvement seed and processing productivity.
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Safety Advantage:
compared with traditional livestock and poultry manure composting fermented fertilizer, our product generates less residue
of heavy metals, antibiotics, toxic and harmful bacteria, avoids the pollution of soil and ensures the quality and safety
of agricultural products. Our product is widely accepted by local farmers and have been distributed by local governments.
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Acquisition of Viagoo Pte Ltd.
On June 19, 2020,
we entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (“SEA”) with Viagoo Pte Ltd. (“Viagoo”) and all the shareholders
of Viagoo (“Viagoo Shareholders”) for the acquisition of 100% equity interest of Viagoo. Viagoo is a Singapore-based
logistics sharing platform that enables shippers and carriers to share and optimize resources to lower cost and increase efficiency.
From last mile delivery to cross border transportation, the platform provides digital transaction contracts for customers to source
for service providers to deliver goods and services in a convenient manner. Viagoo partners with various Singapore agencies to
promote the platform to support urban logistics need in Singapore, such as Enterprise Singapore, a government agency to support
Singapore small and medium businesses, and Singapore Logistics Association. Pursuant to the SEA, we purchased from Viagoo Shareholders
all of Viagoo Shareholder’s right, title and interest in and to the Viagoo’s capital stock (“Shares”)
for an aggregate purchase price of US$2,830,800, payable in 1,011,000 shares (the “Compensation Shares”) of the Company’s
restricted common stock, valued at $2.80 per share.
Implications of Being an Emerging Growth
Company
We qualify as an “emerging
growth company” as defined in the Jumpstart our Business Startups Act of 2012, or the JOBS Act. An emerging growth company
may take advantage of specified reduced reporting and other burdens that are otherwise applicable generally to public companies.
These provisions include:
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the ability to include only two years of audited financial statements and only two years of related management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations disclosure; and
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an exemption from the auditor attestation requirement in the assessment of our internal control over financial reporting pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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We may take advantage
of these provisions for up to five years or such earlier time that we are no longer an emerging growth company. We would cease
to be an emerging growth company if we have more than $1.0 billion in annual revenue, have more than $700 million in market value
of our shares of common stock held by non-affiliates or issue more than $1.0 billion of non-convertible debt over a three-year
period.
Corporate Information
Our principal executive
office is located at 2498 Wanfeng Highway, Lane 181, Fengjing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai, China. The telephone number of our principal
executive offices is (86) 21-67355092. The office space belongs to our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Lirong Wang, who allows
us to use the space for free. Our registered agent in the United States is Vcorp Services, LLC, located at 25 Robert Pitt Drive, Suite
204 and its phone is (845) 425-0077.
Offering Summary
Following completion
of this offering, our ownership will be as follows, assuming completion of the firm commitment offerings, respectively. To the
extent we complete an offering of firm commitment offerings, the percentage ownership of participants in this offering will be
between the below amounts:
The Offering
Shares
Offered by us:
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10,000,000
shares of common stock (excluding the over-allotment option)
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Shares Outstanding
Prior to Completion of Offering:
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38,402,954 shares
of common stock
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Shares to be
Outstanding after Offering*:
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48,402,954 shares
of common stock, assuming no exercise of the underwriter’s over-allotment option and excluding shares of common stock
underlying the Underwriter Warrants.
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Assumed Offering Price
per Share:
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$4.00 per share of common
stock
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Gross Proceeds
to Us Before Expenses:
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approximately
$36,800,000
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Proposed Nasdaq Capital Market Symbol:
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“MULG”
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Transfer Agent:
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West Coast Stock Transfer Inc.
Transfer Agent
721 N. Vulcan Ave.
Suite 205
Encinitas, CA 92024
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Risk Factors:
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Investing in these securities involves a high degree of risk. As an investor, you should be able to bear a complete loss of your investment. You should carefully consider the information set forth in the “Risk Factors” section of this prospectus before deciding to invest in our shares of common stock.
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Use of Proceeds:
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We intend to use the proceeds from this offering for advertising and marketing, working capital and general corporate purposes, including the expansion of our business. To the extent that we are unable to raise the maximum proceeds in this offering, we may not be able to achieve all of our business objectives in a timely manner. See “Use of Proceeds” for more information.
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Dividend Policy:
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We have no present plans to declare dividends and plan to retain our earnings to continue to grow our business.
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Summary Financial Information
In the table below, we
provide you with historical selected financial data for the fiscal years ended December, 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 and for the three
months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020. This information is derived from our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this
prospectus. Historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any future period. When you read
this historically selected financial data, it is important that you read it along with the historical financial statements and related
notes and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included elsewhere
in this prospectus.
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For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31,
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2020
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2019
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US$
|
|
|
US$
|
|
Statement of operation data:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues
|
|
$
|
11,008,532
|
|
|
$
|
12,882,250
|
|
Operating expenses
|
|
$
|
3,141,996
|
|
|
$
|
2,255,977
|
|
Income/(Loss) from operations
|
|
$
|
1,617,779
|
|
|
$
|
3,080,093
|
|
Provision for income taxes
|
|
$
|
(394,979
|
)
|
|
$
|
505,456
|
|
Net income/(Loss)
|
|
$
|
979,907
|
|
|
$
|
2,205,379
|
|
Earnings per share, basic and diluted(1)
|
|
$
|
0.03
|
|
|
$
|
0.04
|
|
Weighted average common stocks outstanding(1)
|
|
|
37,908,242
|
|
|
|
52,073,278
|
|
|
|
|
As of
December
31,
2020
|
|
|
|
As of
December 31,
2019
|
|
Balance sheet data
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets
|
|
$
|
26,306,653
|
|
|
$
|
8,475,278
|
|
Total assets
|
|
$
|
35,188,700
|
|
|
$
|
26,733,566
|
|
Current liabilities
|
|
$
|
21,161,217
|
|
|
$
|
14,688,418
|
|
Total liabilities
|
|
$
|
22,587,297
|
|
|
$
|
16,543,712
|
|
Total equity
|
|
$
|
12,601,403
|
|
|
$
|
10,189,854
|
|
|
|
For the Three
Months
Ended
March 31,
|
|
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
|
US$
|
|
|
US$
|
|
Statement of operation data:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues
|
|
$
|
1,569,087
|
|
|
$
|
838,947
|
|
Operating expenses
|
|
$
|
400,212
|
|
|
$
|
464,493
|
|
Income/(Loss) from operations
|
|
$
|
268,034
|
|
|
$
|
(159,390
|
)
|
Provision for income taxes
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
Net income/(Loss)
|
|
$
|
260,504
|
|
|
$
|
(256,729
|
)
|
Earnings per share, basic and diluted(1)
|
|
$
|
0.01
|
|
|
$
|
(0.01
|
)
|
Weighted average common stocks outstanding(1)
|
|
|
38,502,954
|
|
|
|
37,341,954
|
|
|
|
As of
March 31,
2021
|
|
|
As of
March 31,
2020
|
|
Balance sheet data
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets
|
|
$
|
22,530,263
|
|
|
$
|
7,219,415
|
|
Total assets
|
|
$
|
31,413,297
|
|
|
$
|
24,892,215
|
|
Current liabilities
|
|
$
|
17,177,944
|
|
|
$
|
13,421,063
|
|
Total liabilities
|
|
$
|
18,599,201
|
|
|
$
|
15,131,934
|
|
Total equity
|
|
$
|
12,814,096
|
|
|
$
|
9,760,281
|
|
RISK FACTORS
An investment in
our shares of common stock involves a high degree of risk. Before deciding whether to invest in our shares of common stock, you
should consider carefully the risks described below, together with all of the other information set forth in this prospectus, including
the section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” and
our consolidated financial statements and related notes. If any of these risks actually occurs, our business, financial condition,
results of operations or cash flow could be materially and adversely affected, which could cause the trading price of our shares
of common stock to decline, resulting in a loss of all or part of your investment. The risks described below and in the sections
referenced above are not the only ones that we face. Additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial
may also affect our business. You should only consider investing in our shares of common stock if you can bear the risk of loss
of your entire investment.
Risks Related to Our Business and
Industry
Our fertilizer business is seasonal
and affected by factors beyond our control, which may cause our sales and operating results to fluctuate significantly.
The sale of products
from our fertilizer-related segments is partially dependent upon planting and growing seasons, which vary from year to year, and
are expected to result in both seasonal patterns and substantial fluctuations in quarterly sales and profitability. Different
from the traditional organic fertilizer that mostly be only used as starter fertilizer, our products can be used as both the starter
fertilizer and regular fertilizer, which can be applied during all the periods through the crops’ growth. Weather conditions
and natural disasters, such as heavy rains, hail, floods, freezing conditions, windstorms or fire, also affect decisions by our
distributors, direct customers and end users about the types and amounts of products to use and the timing of harvesting and planting.
As we increase our sales in our current markets and expand into new markets in different geographies, it is possible that we may
experience different seasonality patterns in our business.
Disruptions may lead
to delays in harvesting or planting by growers which can result in pushing orders to a future quarter, which could negatively affect
results for the quarter in question and cause fluctuations in our operating results. Seasonal variations may be especially pronounced
because our product lines are mainly sold in China. Planting and growing seasons, climatic conditions and other variables on which
sales of our products are dependent vary from year to year and quarter to quarter. As a result, we may experience substantial fluctuations
in quarterly sales.
The overall level
of seasonality in our business is difficult to evaluate as a result of our relatively early stage of development, our limited
number of commercialized products, our expansion into new geographical territories, the introduction of new products and the timing
of introductions of new products. Even though we have implemented safety measures, the Company had insufficient inventory in April,
May, October and November. It is possible that our business may be more seasonal or experience seasonality in different periods
than anticipated. Other factors may also contribute to the unpredictability of our operating results, including the size and timing
of significant distributor transactions, the delay or deferral of use of our commercial technology or products and the fiscal
or quarterly budget cycles of our direct customers, distributors, licensees and end users. Customers may purchase large quantities
of our products in a particular quarter to store and use over long periods of time or time their purchases to manage their inventories,
which may cause significant fluctuations in our operating results for a particular quarter or year.
Unavoidable Insufficient Inventory
during busy seasons may cause us to lose some portion of our sales.
Traditional organic
fertilizers do have seasonal sales because their use can only be applied as starter fertilizers before the crops are planted.
Our organic fertilizers can be used as a starter fertilizer or as regular fertilizers which can be applied during the entire growing
period of the crops to supplement the nutrients needed for growth. The Company’s inventory during the peak seasons (such
as April to May, and October to November) is insufficient. The Company’s fertilizer production capacity has been upgraded
from the original 50,000 tons to 70,000 tons, however, and the seasonal inventory supply gap is still unavoidable. The inevitable
inventory shortage may cause us to lose some portion of our sales.
Competition in fertilizer and agricultural
industrial products is intense and requires continuous technological development.
We currently face significant
direct and indirect competition in the markets in which we operate. The markets for fertilizers are intensely competitive and rapidly
changing. Many companies engage in the development of fertilizers, and speed in commercializing a new product can be a significant
competitive advantage.
In most segments of
the fertilizer markets, the number of products available to end customers is steadily increasing as new products are introduced.
We may be unable to compete successfully against our current and future competitors, which may result in price reductions, reduced
margins and the inability to achieve market acceptance for products containing our seed traits and technology. In addition, many
of our competitors have substantially greater financial, marketing, sales, distribution and technical resources than us, and some
of our competitors have more experience in R&D, regulatory matters, manufacturing and marketing. We anticipate increased competition
in the future as new companies enter the market and new technologies become available. Programs to improve genetics and crop protection
chemicals are generally concentrated within a relatively small number of large companies, while non-genetic approaches are underway
with a broader set of companies. Mergers and acquisitions in the plant science, specialty food ingredient and agricultural biotechnology
seed and chemical industries may result in even more resources being concentrated among a smaller number of our competitors.
Our technology
may be rendered obsolete or uneconomical by technological advances or entirely different approaches developed by one or more of
our competitors, which will prevent or limit our ability to generate revenues from the commercialization of our seed traits and
technology. At the same time, the expiration of patents covering existing products reduces the barriers to entry for competitors.
Our ability to compete effectively and to achieve commercial success depends, in part, on our ability to control manufacturing
and marketing costs; effectively price and market our products, successfully develop an effective marketing program and an
efficient supply chain, develop new products with properties attractive to food manufacturers or growers and commercialize our
products quickly without incurring major regulatory costs. We may not be successful in achieving these factors and any such failure
may adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
We may not be successful in developing marketable or commercial
technologies.
Through our patented
technology, we process crop straw in three hours (including corn, rice, wheat, cotton, and other crops) into high quality organic
nutritious fertilizer rich in small molecules, easily absorbed by crops. Our success depends in part on our ability to identify
and develop high value fertilizer and agriculture industrial technologies for use in commercial products. Through our technology
sourcing and product development collaborations we commit substantial efforts and other resources to accomplish this. It may take
several years, if at all, before many of our products complete the development process and become available for production and
commercialization.
As of the date of this
registration statement, many of our products have been commercialized by our patented technology. There can be no assurance that
our future fertilizer productivity and agriculture industrial technologies will be viable for commercial use, or that we will be
able to generate revenues from those technologies, in a significant manner or at all. If seeds or other products that utilize our
fertilizer or technology are unsuccessful in achieving their desired effect or otherwise fail to be commercialized, we will not
receive revenues from our customers or royalty payments from the commercialization of the fertilizer and technologies we develop,
which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and growth strategy.
Fertilizers containing
the following traits or biological treatments that we develop may be unsuccessful or fail to achieve commercialization for any
of the following reasons:
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our fertilizers may not be successfully validated in the target crops;
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our fertilizers may not have the desired effect on the relevant crop sought by our end market;
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We, our joint ventures or collaborators may be unable to obtain the requisite regulatory approvals for the fertilizers;
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our competitors may launch competing or more effective fertilizers;
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we may be unable to patent and/or obtain breeders’ rights or any other intellectual property rights on our traits and technologies in the necessary jurisdictions;
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even if we obtain patent and/or breeders’ rights or any other intellectual property rights on our fertilizers or processing technologies, such rights may be later challenged by competitors or other parties; and
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even if we obtain patent and/or breeders’ rights or any other intellectual property rights on our fertilizers, competitors may design competing products that do not infringe these intellectual property rights.
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If we are unable to compete successfully
with our competitors, our financial condition and results of operations may be harmed.
We encounter intense
competition in each of our business segments on a national, regional and local level. Competition in the industry is primarily
based on quality of services, brand name recognition, geographic coverage and range of services. New and existing competitors may
offer competitive rates, greater convenience or superior services, which could attract customers away from us, resulting in lower
revenues for our operations. Competition among fertilizer companies may cause a decrease in price of sales to attract or retain
talented employees.
Our major competitors are
Shijiazhuang Xixing Fertilizer Science and Technology Limited, Nanjing Ningliang Bio-chemistry Engineering Limited, Shijiazhuang Jintaiyang
Biology Organic Fertilizer Limited, Beijing Wotu Tiandi Biological Science Limited, Zhenzhou Yongfeng Biology Fertilizer Limited, Shandong
Jianong Biological Engineering Limited, Beijing Aeronautics Hengfeng Technology Limited, Beijing Century Armstrong Biological Technology
Limited, GengLiduo Biological Technology Limited.
We do not have
multinational competitors. Due to the high price of organic fertilizers from other countries, China has little organic fertilizer
imports. The fertilizers produced by international fertilizer companies entering the Chinese organic fertilizer market are mainly
special functional fertilizers such as foliar fertilizers. These functional fertilizers are not selling well in the domestic market
due to high price.
Some of our competitors
may have a broader national presence than us, a more established branding recognition than us in major markets and more financial
or other resources than us. Others may have smaller aggregate businesses than us but may be more established and have greater market
presence and brand name recognition on a local or regional basis. We are also subject to competition from other large national
and international companies. These companies may have more financial or other resources than us. If we fail to compete effectively,
our business operations and financial condition will suffer.
The loss of any of our key suppliers
and/or customers could have a materially adverse effect on our results of operations.
We consider our major
suppliers in each period to be those suppliers that accounted for more than 10% of overall purchases in such period. For the years ended
December 31, 2020 and 2019, 45% and 90% of our supplies came from two and three key suppliers, respectively. For the three months ended
March 31, 2021, 87% of our supplies came from two key suppliers. Although we believe that we can locate replacement suppliers readily
on the market for prevailing prices and that we may not have significant difficulty replacing a given supplier, any difficulty in replacing
such a supplier could adversely affect our company’s performance to the extent it results in higher prices, slower supply chain
and ultimately less desirable results of operations.
In addition, for the years
ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, two key customers accounted for 78% and 41% of our revenues, respectively. For the three months ended
March 31, 2021, two key customers accounted for 79% of our revenues. As the majority of our revenues are driven by individual orders
for organic fertilizers, there can be no assurance that we will maintain or improve the relationships with customers who do not have
long-term contracts with us. Our major customers often change each period based on when a given order is placed. If we cannot maintain
long-term relationships with major customers or replace major customers from period to period with equivalent customers, the loss of
such sales could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We have engaged in transactions
with related parties, and such transactions present possible conflicts of interest that could have an adverse effect
on our business and results of operations.
We have entered into a
number of transactions with related parties, including our shareholders, directors and executive officers. For example, for
fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, we borrowed $2,748,129, $53,694, and $71,158, respectively, from Mr. Lirong Wang, Mr. Guohua Lin,
and Ms. Xueying Sheng, related parties of the Company. And for the three months ended March 31, 2021, we borrowed $320,604, $3,061 and
$3,439 respectively, from Mr. Lirong Wang, Mr. Guohua Lin, and Ms. Xueying Sheng. See “Related Party Transactions.”
We may in the future enter into additional transactions with entities in which members of our board of directors and other related parties
hold ownership interests.
Transactions with
the entities in which related parties hold ownership interests present potential for conflicts of interest, as the interests of
these entities and their shareholders may not align with the interests of the Company and our unaffiliated shareholders with respect
to the negotiation of, and certain other matters related to, our purchases from and other transactions with such entities. Conflicts
of interest may also arise in connection with the exercise of contractual remedies under these transactions, such as the treatment
of events of default.
Currently, our
Board of Directors has authorized the Audit Committee upon its formation to review and approve all material related party transaction.
We rely on the laws of the State of Nevada, which provide that directors owe a duty of care and a duty of loyalty to our company.
Nevertheless, we may have achieved more favorable terms if such transactions had not been entered into with related parties and
these transactions, individually or in the aggregate, may have an adverse effect on our business and results of operations or
may result in government enforcement actions or other litigation.
Our product development cycle is
lengthy and uncertain and we may never generate revenues or earn revenues on the sale of our products currently in development.
The research and development
in the crop productivity and agriculture biotech industries is expensive, complex, prolonged and uncertain. We may spend many years
and dedicate significant financial and other resources developing products that may never generate revenues or come to market.
Our process of developing and commercializing technologies involves several phases and can take several years from discovery to
commercialization of a product.
Development of new
or improved agricultural products involves risks of failure inherent in the development of products based on innovative and complex
technologies. These risks include the possibility that:
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our products will fail to perform as expected in the field;
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our products will not receive necessary regulatory permits and governmental clearances in the markets in which we intend to sell them;
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our products may have adverse effects on consumers;
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consumer preferences, which are unpredictable and can vary greatly, may change quickly, making our products no longer desirable;
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our competitors develop new products that have other more appealing characteristics than our products;
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our products will be viewed as too expensive by food companies or growers as compared to competitive products;
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our products will be difficult to produce on a large scale or will not be economical to grow;
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intellectual property and other proprietary rights of third parties will prevent us, our research and development partners or our licensees from marketing and selling our products;
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we may be unable to patent or otherwise obtain intellectual property protection for our discoveries in the necessary jurisdictions;
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we or the customers that we sell our products to may be unable to fully develop or commercialize our products in a timely manner or at all; and
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third parties may develop superior or equivalent products.
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We intend to continue
to invest in research and development including additional and expanded field testing to validate potential products in real world
conditions. Because of the long product development cycle and the complexities and uncertainties associated with biotech and agricultural
industrial technologies, there can be no assurance that we will ever generate significant revenues from the technologies or products
that we are currently developing without significant delay, without the incurrence of unanticipated costs or at all.
We depend on our key personnel and
research employees, and we may be adversely affected if we are unable to attract and retain qualified scientific and business personnel.
Our business is
dependent on our ability to recruit and maintain highly skilled and qualified individuals through direct employment or collaboration
arrangements, with expertise in a range of disciplines, including biology, chemistry, plant genetics, agronomics, mathematics
programming and other subjects relevant to our business. Our ability to recruit such a work force depends in part on our ability
to maintain our market leadership in agricultural biotech industry in China. Maintaining our ability to attract highly-skilled
workers and leading scientific institutions depends in part on our ability to maintain a strong technology platform and state-of-the-art
facilities, as well as our ability to consistently and successfully commercialize our technology. There can be no assurance that
we will be able to maintain leading scientific capabilities or continue to successfully maintain advanced technology in the market.
We do not enter into non-compete
agreements with our employees, and therefore we may be unable to prevent our competitors from benefiting from the expertise of
our former employees.
We do not enter into non-compete
agreements with our employees, which prevents us from limiting our key employees from joining our competitors or competing directly against
us. As a result, we may be unable to prevent our competitors from benefiting from the expertise of such employees. Direct competition
by a former employee could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations and ability to capitalize on our proprietary
information.
We have a limited operating history in our market, which
makes it difficult to evaluate our future prospects.
We started engaging
in our business in the last few years and have limited revenues to date. As our business develops or responds to competition, we
may continue to introduce new products and services or make adjustments to our existing offerings and business model. In connection
with the introduction of new products or in response to general economic conditions, we may impose more stringent borrower qualifications
to ensure the quality of loans facilitated by our companies, which may negatively affect the growth of our business. Any significant
change to our business model may not achieve expected results and may have a material and adverse impact on our financial conditions
and results of operations. It is therefore difficult to effectively assess our future prospects. The risks and challenges we encounter
or may encounter in this developing and rapidly evolving market may have impacts on our business and prospects. These risks and
challenges include our ability to, among other things:
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navigate an evolving regulatory environment;
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expand the base of borrowers and lenders;
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broaden our loan product offerings;
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enhance our risk management capabilities;
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improve our operational efficiency;
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cultivate a vibrant consumer finance ecosystem;
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maintain the security of our IT infrastructure and the confidentiality of the information provided and utilized across our platform;
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attract, retain and motivate talented employees; and
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defend ourselves against litigation, regulatory, intellectual property, privacy or other claims.
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If we fail to educate
potential borrowers and lenders about the value of our services, if the market for our services does not develop as we expect,
or if we fail to address the needs of our target market, or other risks and challenges, our business and results of operations
will be harmed.
The loss of any of our key customers could reduce our
revenues and our profitability.
For the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, revenue from two customers
represented 78% and 41% of our revenue, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, revenue from two customers represented
79% and 89% of our revenue, respectively. As the majority of our revenues are driven by individual orders for fertilizer products, there
can be no assurance that we will maintain or improve the relationships with customers who do not have long-term contracts with us. Our
major customers often change each period based on when a given order is placed. If we cannot maintain long-term relationships with major
customers or replace major customers from period to period with equivalent customers, the loss of such sales could have an adverse effect
on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Any failure of any of our key suppliers
to deliver necessary materials could result in delays in our products development or marketing schedules.
For the years ended December
31, 2020 and 2019, two and three suppliers accounted for 45% and 90% of our purchases, respectively. For the three months ended March
31, 2021 and 2020, two and one suppliers accounted for 87% and 85% of our purchases, respectively. We are dependent on our suppliers
for our products. Our suppliers may fail to meet timelines or contractual obligations or provide us with sufficient products, which may
adversely affect our business. Certain of our contracts with key suppliers can be terminated by the supplier upon giving notice within
a certain period and restrict us from using other suppliers. Failure to appropriately structure or adequately manage our agreements with
third parties may adversely affect our supply of products. We are also subject to credit risk with respect to our third-party suppliers.
If any such suppliers become insolvent, an appointed trustee could potentially ignore the service contracts we have in place with such
party, resulting in increased charges or the termination of the service contracts. We may not be able to replace a service provider within
a reasonable period of time, on as favorable terms or without disruption to our operations. Any adverse changes to our relationships
with third-party suppliers could have a material adverse effect on our image, brand and reputation, as well as on our business, financial
condition and results of operations.
In
addition, to the extent that our creditworthiness might be impaired, or general economic conditions decline, certain of our key
suppliers may demand onerous payment terms that could materially adversely affect our working capital position, or such suppliers
may refuse to continue to supply to us. A number of our key suppliers have taken out trade credit insurance on our ability to
pay them. To the extent that such trade credit insurance becomes unobtainable or more expensive due to market conditions, we may
face adverse changes to payment terms by our key suppliers, or they may refuse to continue to supply us.
If we do not compete effectively,
our results of operations could be harmed.
Our industry in China
is intensely competitive and evolving. Our competitors operate with different business models, have different cost structures or
participate selectively in different market segments. They may ultimately prove more successful or more adaptable to new regulatory,
technological and other developments. Some of our current and potential competitors have significantly more financial, technical,
marketing and other resources than we do and may be able to devote greater resources to the development, promotion, sale and support
of their services. Our competitors may also have longer operating histories, more extensive borrower or lender bases, greater brand
recognition and brand loyalty and broader partner relationships than us. Additionally, a current or potential competitor may acquire
one or more of our existing competitors or form a strategic alliance with one or more of our competitors. If we are unable to compete
with such companies and meet the need for innovation in our industry, the demand for our services could stagnate or substantially
decline, we could experience reduced revenues or our services could fail to achieve or maintain more widespread market acceptance,
any of which could harm our business and results of operations.
If we fail to promote and maintain
our brand in an effective and cost-efficient way, our business and results of operations may be harmed.
The continued development
and success of our business relies on the recognition of our brands. We believe that developing and maintaining awareness of our
brand effectively is critical to attracting new and retaining existing borrowers and lenders to our services. Successful promotion
of our brand and our ability to attract qualified borrowers and sufficient lenders depend largely on the effectiveness of our marketing
efforts and the success of the channels we use to promote our services. Our efforts to build our brand have caused us to incur
significant expenses, and it is likely that our future marketing efforts will require us to incur significant additional expenses.
These efforts may not result in increased revenues in the immediate future or at all and, even if they do, any increases in revenues
may not offset the expenses incurred. If we fail to successfully promote and maintain our brand while incurring substantial expenses,
our results of operations and financial condition would be adversely affected, which may impair our ability to grow our business.
If we fail to develop and maintain
an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, we may be unable to accurately report our financial results or
prevent fraud.
Our independent registered
public accounting firm has not conducted an audit of our internal control over financial reporting. We also have a history of not
filing our periodic reports on time due to uncontrollable reasons. As defined in the standards established by the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board of the United States, or PCAOB, a “material weakness” is a deficiency, or combination of
deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement
of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
One material weakness
that has been identified related to our lack of sufficient financial reporting and accounting personnel with appropriate knowledge
of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements to properly address complex U.S. GAAP accounting issues and to prepare and review
our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures to fulfil U.S. GAAP and SEC financial reporting requirements. The
other material weakness that has been identified related to our lack of comprehensive accounting policies and procedures manual
in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
We have implemented a
number of measures to address the material weaknesses that have been identified in connection with the audits of our consolidated financial
statements as of and for the two years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019. However, there is no assurance that we will not have any material
weakness in the future. Failure to discover and address any control deficiencies could result in inaccuracies in our financial statements
and impair our ability to comply with applicable financial reporting requirements and related regulatory filings on a timely basis. Moreover,
ineffective internal control over financial reporting could significantly hinder our ability to prevent fraud. Ineffective internal control
over financial reporting could expose us to increased risk of fraud or misuse of corporate assets and subject us to potential delisting
from the stock exchange on which we list, regulatory investigations and civil or criminal sanctions. We may also be required to restate
our financial statements from prior periods.
Failure to maintain effective internal
controls in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act could have a material adverse effect on our business and operating
results.
If we fail to comply
with the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act regarding internal control over financial reporting or to remedy
any material weaknesses in our internal controls that we may identify, such failure could result in material misstatements in our
financial statements, cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information and have a negative effect on the
trading price of our common shares.
Pursuant to Section 404
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and current SEC regulations, we are required to prepare assessments regarding internal controls over financial
reporting. In connection with our on-going assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, we may discover
“material weaknesses” in our internal controls as defined in standards established by the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board, or the PCAOB. A material weakness is a significant deficiency, or combination of significant deficiencies, that results in more
than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected.
The PCAOB defines “significant deficiency” as a deficiency that results in more than a remote likelihood that a misstatement
of the financial statements that is more than inconsequential will not be prevented or detected. We determined that our disclosure controls
and procedures over financial reporting are not effective and were not effective as of December 31, 2020.
The process of designing
and implementing effective internal controls is a continuous effort that requires us to anticipate and react to changes in our
business and the economic and regulatory environments and to expend significant resources to maintain a system of internal controls
that is adequate to satisfy our reporting obligations as a public company. We cannot assure you that we will implement and maintain
adequate controls over our financial process and reporting in the future or that the measures we will take will remediate any material
weaknesses that we may identify in the future.
Our business depends on the continued
efforts of our senior management. If one or more of our key executives were unable or unwilling to continue in their present positions,
our business may be severely disrupted.
Our business operations
depend on the continued services of our senior management, particularly the executive officers named in this prospectus. While
we have provided different incentives to our management, we cannot assure you that we can continue to retain their services. We
currently do not carry a “key man” life insurance on the officers. Therefore, if one or more of our key executives
are unable or unwilling to continue in their present positions, we may incur substantial cost or may not be able to replace them
at all. Consequently, our future growth may be constrained, our business may be severely disrupted, and our financial condition
and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected. If that is the case, we may incur additional expenses to recruit,
train and retain qualified personnel. In addition, although we have entered into confidentiality and non-competition agreements
with our management, there is no assurance that any member of our management team will not join our competitors or form a competing
business. If any dispute arises between our current or former officers and us, we may have to incur substantial costs and expenses
in order to enforce such agreements in China or we may be unable to enforce them at all.
Competition for employees is intense,
and we may not be able to attract and retain the qualified and skilled employees needed to support our business.
We believe our success
depends on the efforts and talent of our employees, including risk management, software engineering, financial and marketing personnel.
Our future success depends on our continued ability to attract, develop, motivate and retain qualified and skilled employees. Competition
for highly skilled technical, risk management and financial personnel is extremely intense. We may not be able to hire and retain
these personnel at compensation levels consistent with our existing compensation and salary structure. Some of the companies with
which we compete for experienced employees have greater resources than we have and may be able to offer more attractive terms of
employment.
In addition, we invest
significant time and expenses in training our employees, which increases their value to competitors who may seek to recruit them.
If we fail to retain our employees, we could incur significant expenses in hiring and training their replacements, and the quality
of our services and our ability to serve borrowers and lenders could diminish, resulting in a material adverse effect to our business.
Increases in labor costs in the PRC
may adversely affect our business and results of operations.
The economy in China
has experienced increases in inflation and labor costs in recent years. As a result, average wages in the PRC are expected to continue
to increase. In addition, we are required by PRC laws and regulations to pay various statutory employee benefits, including pension,
housing fund, medical insurance, work-related injury insurance, unemployment insurance and maternity insurance to designated government
agencies for the benefit of our employees. The relevant government agencies may examine whether an employer has made adequate payments
to the statutory employee benefits, and those employers who fail to make adequate payments may be subject to late payment fees,
fines and/or other penalties. We expect that our labor costs, including wages and employee benefits, will continue to increase.
Unless we are able to control our labor costs or pass on these increased labor costs to our users by increasing the fees of our
services, our financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected.
We do not have any business insurance
coverage.
Insurance companies
in China currently do not offer as extensive of an array of insurance products as insurance companies in more developed economies
do. Currently, 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 business disruptions 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.
We face risks related to natural
disasters, health epidemics and other outbreaks, which could significantly disrupt our operations.
We are vulnerable to
natural disasters and other calamities. Fire, floods, typhoons, earthquakes, power loss, telecommunications failures, break-ins,
war, riots, terrorist attacks or similar events may give rise to server interruptions, breakdowns, system failures, technology
service failures or internet failures, which could cause the loss or corruption of data or malfunctions of software or hardware,
as well as adversely affect our ability to provide products and services on our service.
Our business could
also be adversely affected by the effects of virus, flu and other diseases. Our business operations could be disrupted if any of
our employees is suspected of having virus, flu and other diseases, since it could require our employees to be quarantined and/or
our offices to be disinfected. In addition, our results of operations could be adversely affected to the extent that any of these
epidemics harms the Chinese economy in general.
We may be subject to the general
risks underlying the agriculture industry in PRC market.
The agriculture industry
in the PRC market has been mature. Particularly, we are principally engaged in the fertilizer processing and distribution business
in the People’s Republic of China. Therefore, we need to be cautious in selecting our business focus and expansion strategy,
and we should be constantly aware of the innovation risk, technology risk and market risk in the industries. If we fail to make
an accurate judgment of the current market, our performance can be severely impacted.
We may be adversely affected by global
economic conditions.
Our ability to continue
to develop and grow our business, build proprietary distribution channels and generate revenues from product sales and royalty
payments may be adversely affected by global economic conditions in the future, including instability in credit markets, declining
consumer and business confidence, fluctuating commodity prices and interest rates, volatile exchange rates and other challenges
that could affect the global economy such as the changing financial regulatory environment. For example, our customers and licensees
may experience deterioration of their businesses, cash flow shortages or difficulties obtaining financing, which could adversely
affect the demand for our technologies, products and services. In addition, our earnings may be adversely affected by fluctuations
in the price of certain commodities, such as grains, milk, meat, biofuels and biomaterials. If commodity prices are negatively
impacted, the value of our products could be directly and negatively impacted. Additionally, growers’ incomes have historically
been negatively affected by commodity prices. As a result, fluctuations in commodity prices could have an impact on growers’
purchasing decisions and negatively affect their ability and decisions to purchase our seeds or products that incorporate our proprietary
technology. We cannot anticipate all of the ways in which the current economic climate and financial market conditions could adversely
impact our business.
Changes in laws
and regulations to which we are subject, or to which we may become subject in the future, may materially increase our costs of
operation, decrease our operating revenues and disrupt our business.
Laws and regulatory
standards and procedures that impact our business are continuously changing. Responding to these changes and meeting existing and
new requirements may be costly and burdensome. Changes in laws and regulations may occur that could:
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Any of these events
could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Legislation and jurisprudence
on intellectual property in the key markets where we seek protection, primarily in China, is evolving and changes in laws could
affect our ability to obtain or maintain intellectual property protection for our products. Any changes to these existing laws
and regulations may materially increase our costs, decrease our revenues and disrupt our business.
The overall agricultural industry
is susceptible to commodity price changes and we, along with our food manufacturing customers and grower customers, are exposed
to market risks from changes in commodity prices.
Changes in the prices
of certain commodity products could result in higher overall cost along the agricultural supply chain, which may negatively affect
our ability to commercialize our products We will be susceptible to changes in costs in the agricultural industry as a result of
factors beyond our control, such as general economic conditions, seasonal fluctuations, weather conditions, demand, food safety
concerns, product recalls and government regulations. As a result, we may not be able to anticipate or react to changing costs
by adjusting our practices, which could cause our operating results to deteriorate.
Our operations are subject to various
health and environmental risks associated with our use, handling and disposal of potentially toxic materials.
We are subject to numerous
federal, state, local and foreign environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, including those governing laboratory procedures,
the handling, use, storage, treatment, manufacture and disposal of wastes, discharge of pollutants into the environment and human
health and safety matters.
Although there are
no hazardous substances in the raw materials used by us that will affect and damage the company’s employees, factory, other
property and the environment. The safety of raw materials is also one of the requirements when applying for the fertilizer registration
certificate. We cannot completely eliminate the risk of contamination or discharge and any resultant injury from these materials.
If these risks were to materialize, we could be subject to fines, liability, reputational harm or otherwise adverse effects on
our business. We may be sued for any injury or contamination that results from our use or the use by third parties of these materials,
or may otherwise be required to remedy the contamination, and our liability may exceed any insurance coverage and our total assets.
Furthermore, compliance with environmental, health and safety laws and regulations may be expensive and may impair our Research
& Development efforts. If we fail to comply with these requirements, we could incur substantial costs and liabilities, including
civil or criminal fines and penalties, clean-up costs or capital expenditures for control equipment or operational changes necessary
to achieve and maintain compliance. In addition, we cannot predict the impact on our business of new or amended environmental,
health and safety laws or regulations or any changes in the way existing and future laws and regulations are interpreted and enforced.
These current or future laws and regulations may impair our research, development or production efforts.
Failure to maintain or enhance our
brands or image could have a material and adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
We believe our brands
are associated with a well-recognized, integrated fertilizers company in the local markets that it operates, with consistent high-quality
products end customers in China. Our brands are integral to our sales and marketing efforts. Our continued success in maintaining
and enhancing our brand and image depends to a large extent on our ability to satisfy customer needs by further developing and
maintaining quality of services across our operations, as well as our ability to respond to competitive pressures. If we are unable
to satisfy customer needs or if our public image or reputation were otherwise diminished, our business transactions with our customers
may decline, which could in turn adversely affect our results of operations.
Any failure to protect our trademarks
and other intellectual property rights could have a negative impact on our business.
We believe our intellectual
property rights are critical to our success. Any unauthorized use of our intellectual property rights could harm our competitive
advantages and business. Historically, China has not protected intellectual property rights to the same extent as the United States,
and infringement of intellectual property rights continues to pose a serious risk of doing business in China. Monitoring and preventing
unauthorized use is difficult. The measures we take to protect our intellectual property rights may not be adequate. Furthermore,
the application of laws governing intellectual property rights in China and abroad is uncertain and evolving and could involve
substantial risks to us. If we are unable to adequately protect our brand, trademarks and other intellectual property rights, we
may lose these rights and our business may suffer materially.
Our outstanding long-term loan and
other financing arrangement payable may adversely affect our available cash flow and our ability to operate our business.
As of December 31, 2020
and March 31, 2021, our long-term loan payable balances were $1,425,475 and $1,420,663 respectively. We also have advances from related
parties (Mr. Lirong Wang, Ms. Xueying Sheng and Mr. Guohua Lin) for working capital of the Company which are due on demand, non-interest
bearing, and unsecured. For further information, see “Related Party Transaction.”
Our outstanding and
future loans, combined with our other financial obligations and contractual commitments, could have negative consequences on our
business and financial condition. We believe that our cash, cash equivalents on hand will be sufficient to meet our current and
anticipated needs for general corporate purposes for at least the next 12 months. However, we need to make continued investment
for our expansion in facilities and to retain talents to remain competitive. There can be no assurance that we will be able to
raise additional capital on terms favorable to us, or at all, if and when required, especially if we experience disappointing operating
results. If adequate capital is not available to us as required, our ability to fund our operations, take advantage of unanticipated
opportunities, develop or enhance our facilities or respond to competitive pressures could be significantly limited.
Increases in labor costs in the PRC may adversely affect
our business and our profitability.
China’s economy
has experienced increases in labor costs in recent years. China’s overall economy and the average wage in China is expected
to continue to grow. The average wage level for our employees has also increased in recent years. We expect that our labor costs,
including wages and employee benefits, will continue to increase. Unless we are able to pass on these increased labor costs to
our customers by increasing prices for our products or services, our profitability and results of operations may be materially
and adversely affected.
In addition, we have
been subject to stricter regulatory requirements in terms of entering into labor contracts with our employees and paying various
statutory employee benefits, including pensions, housing fund, medical insurance, work-related injury insurance, unemployment insurance
and childbearing insurance to designated government agencies for the benefit of our employees. Pursuant to the PRC Labor Contract
Law, or the Labor Contract Law, that became effective in January 2008 and its implementing rules that became effective in September
2008 and its amendments that became effective in July 2013, employers are subject to stricter requirements in terms of signing
labor contracts, minimum wages, paying remuneration, determining the term of employees’ probation and unilaterally terminating
labor contracts. In the event that we decide to terminate some of our employees or otherwise change our employment or labor practices,
the Labor Contract Law and its implementation rules may limit our ability to effect those changes in a desirable or cost-effective
manner, which could adversely affect our business and results of operations. Besides, pursuant to the Labor Contract Law and its
amendments, dispatched employees are intended to be a supplementary form of employment and the fundamental form should be direct
employment by enterprises and organizations that require employees. Further, it is expressly stated in the Interim Provisions on
Labor Dispatch that became effective on March 1, 2014 that the number of seconded employees an employer uses may not exceed 10%
of its total labor force and the employer has a two-year transition period to comply with such requirement. Our VIE and its consolidated
subsidiaries and consolidated branch offices used seconded employees for their principal business activities. The transition period
ended on February 29, 2016, and those PRC subsidiaries have taken steps to decrease the number of seconded employees. If the relevant
PRC subsidiaries are deemed to have violated the limitation on the use of seconded employees under the relevant labor laws and
regulations, we may be subject to fines and incur other costs to make required changes to our current employment practices.
As the interpretation
and implementation of labor-related laws and regulations are still evolving, we cannot assure you that our employment practice
does not and will not violate labor-related laws and regulations in China, which may subject us to labor disputes or government
investigations. If we are deemed to have violated relevant labor laws and regulations, we could be required to provide additional
compensation to our employees and our business, and our financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely
affected.
Risks Related to Our Corporate
Structure and Doing Business in the PRC
If the PRC government deems that
any of our contractual arrangements, do not comply with PRC regulatory restrictions on foreign investment in the relevant industries,
or if these regulations or the interpretation of existing regulations change in the future, we could be subject to severe penalties
or be forced to relinquish our interests in those operations.
Foreign ownership of
internet-based businesses, such as distribution of online information, is subject to restrictions under current PRC laws and regulations.
For example, foreign investors are not allowed to own more than 50% of the equity interests in a value-added telecommunication
service provider (except e-commerce) and any such foreign investor must have experience in providing value-added telecommunications
services overseas and maintain a good track record in accordance with the Guidance Catalog of Industries for Foreign Investment
promulgated in 2007, as amended in 2011 and in 2015, respectively, and other applicable laws and regulations.
It is uncertain whether
any new PRC laws, rules or regulations relating to variable interest entity structures will be adopted or if adopted, what they
would provide. In particular, in January 2015, the Ministry of Commerce, or MOC, published a discussion draft of the proposed Foreign
Investment Law for public review and comments. Among other things, the draft Foreign Investment Law expands the definition of foreign
investment and introduces the principle of “actual control” in determining whether a company is considered a foreign-invested
enterprise, or an FIE. Under the draft Foreign Investment Law, variable interest entities would also be deemed as FIEs, if they
are ultimately “controlled” by foreign investors, and would be subject to restrictions on foreign investments. However,
the draft law has not taken a position on what actions will be taken with respect to the existing companies with the “variable
interest entity” structure, whether or not these companies are controlled by Chinese parties. It is uncertain when the draft
will be signed into law and whether the final version will have any substantial changes from the draft. Substantial uncertainties
exist with respect to the enactment timetable, interpretation and implementation of draft PRC Foreign Investment Law and how it
may impact the viability of our current corporate structure, corporate governance and business operations” below. If the
ownership structure, contractual arrangements and business of our company are found to be in violation of any existing or future
PRC laws or regulations, or we fail to obtain or maintain any of the required permits or approvals, the relevant governmental authorities
would have broad discretion in dealing with such violation, including levying fines, confiscating our income, shutting down our
servers, discontinuing or placing restrictions or onerous conditions on our operations, requiring us to undergo a costly and disruptive
restructuring, restricting or prohibiting our use of proceeds from this offering to finance our business and operations in China
and taking other regulatory or enforcement actions that could be harmful to our business. Any of these actions could cause significant
disruption to our business operations and could severely damage our reputation, which would in turn materially and adversely affect
our business, financial condition and results of operations.
PRC regulations relating to investments
in offshore companies by PRC residents may subject our PRC-resident beneficial owners or our PRC subsidiaries to liability
or penalties, limit our ability to inject capital into our PRC subsidiaries or limit our PRC subsidiaries’ ability to increase
their registered capital or distribute profits.
In July 2014, SAFE
promulgated the Circular on Relevant Issues Concerning Foreign Exchange Control on Domestic Residents’ Offshore Investment
and Financing and Roundtrip Investment through Special Purpose Vehicles, or SAFE Circular 37, which replaces the previous SAFE
Circular 75. SAFE Circular 37 requires PRC residents, including PRC individuals and PRC corporate entities, to register with SAFE
or its local branches in connection with their direct or indirect offshore investment activities. SAFE Circular 37 is applicable
to our shareholders who are PRC residents and may be applicable to any offshore acquisitions that we may make in the future.
Under SAFE Circular
37, PRC residents who make, or have prior to the implementation of SAFE Circular 37 made, direct or indirect investments in offshore
special purpose vehicles, or SPVs, are required to register such investments with SAFE or its local branches. In addition, any
PRC resident who is a direct or indirect shareholder of an SPV, is required to update its registration with the local branch of
SAFE with respect to that SPV, to reflect any material change. Moreover, any subsidiary of such SPV in China is required to urge
the PRC resident shareholders to update their registration with the local branch of SAFE to reflect any material change. If any
PRC resident shareholder of such SPV fails to make the required registration or to update the registration, the subsidiary of such
SPV in China may be prohibited from distributing its profits or the proceeds from any capital reduction, share transfer or liquidation
to the SPV, and the SPV may also be prohibited from making additional capital contributions into its subsidiaries in China. In
February 2015, SAFE promulgated a Notice on Further Simplifying and Improving Foreign Exchange Administration Policy on Direct
Investment, or SAFE Notice 13. Under SAFE Notice 13, applications for foreign exchange registration of inbound foreign direct investments
and outbound direct investments, including those required under SAFE Circular 37, must be filed with qualified banks instead of
SAFE. Qualified banks should examine the applications and accept registrations under the supervision of SAFE. We have used our
best efforts to notify PRC residents or entities who directly or indirectly hold shares in our holding company and who are known
to us as being PRC residents to complete the foreign exchange registrations. However, we may not be informed of the identities
of all the PRC residents or entities holding direct or indirect interest in our company, nor can we compel our beneficial owners
to comply with SAFE registration requirements. We cannot assure you that all other shareholders or beneficial owners of ours who
are PRC residents or entities have complied with, and will in the future make, obtain or update any applicable registrations or
approvals required by SAFE regulations. Failure by such shareholders or beneficial owners to comply with SAFE regulations, or failure
by us to amend the foreign exchange registrations of our PRC subsidiaries, could subject us to fines or legal sanctions, restrict
our overseas or cross-border investment activities, limit our PRC subsidiaries’ ability to make distributions or pay dividends
to us or affect our ownership structure, which could adversely affect our business and prospects.
Furthermore, as these
foreign exchange and outbound investment related regulations are relatively new and their interpretation and implementation has
been constantly evolving, it is unclear how these regulations, and any future regulation concerning offshore or cross-border investments
and transactions, will be interpreted, amended and implemented by the relevant government authorities. For example, we may be subject
to a more stringent review and approval process with respect to our foreign exchange activities, such as remittance of dividends
and foreign-currency-denominated borrowings, which may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. We cannot
assure you that we have complied or will be able to comply with all applicable foreign exchange and outbound investment related
regulations. In addition, if we decide to acquire a PRC domestic company, we cannot assure you that we or the owners of such company,
as the case may be, will be able to obtain the necessary approvals or complete the necessary filings and registrations required
by the foreign exchange regulations. This may restrict our ability to implement our acquisition strategy and could adversely affect
our business and prospects.
Changes in the policies of the PRC
government could have a significant impact upon our ability to operate profitably in the PRC.
We conduct all of our
operations and all of our revenue is generated in the PRC. Accordingly, economic, political and legal developments in the PRC will
significantly affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Policies of the PRC government can
have significant effects on economic conditions in the PRC and the ability of businesses to operate profitably. Our ability to
operate profitably in the PRC may be adversely affected by changes in policies by the PRC government, including changes in laws,
regulations or their interpretation, particularly those dealing with the Internet, including censorship and other restriction on
material which can be transmitted over the Internet, security, intellectual property, money laundering, taxation and other laws
that affect our ability to operate our website.
Because our business is dependent
upon government policies that encourage a market-based economy, change in the political or economic climate in the PRC may impair
our ability to operate profitably, if at all.
Although the PRC government
has been pursuing a number of economic reform policies for more than two decades, the PRC government continues to exercise significant
control over economic growth in the PRC. Because of the nature of our business, we are dependent upon the PRC government pursuing
policies that encourage private ownership of businesses. Restrictions on private ownership of businesses would affect the securities
business in general and businesses using real estate service in particular. We cannot assure you that the PRC government will pursue
policies favoring a market-oriented economy or that existing policies will not be significantly altered, especially in the event
of a change in leadership, social or political disruption, or other circumstances affecting political, economic and social life
in the PRC.
PRC laws and regulations governing
our current business operations are sometimes vague and uncertain and any changes in such laws and regulations may impair our ability
to operate profitable.
There are substantial
uncertainties regarding the interpretation and application of PRC laws and regulations including, but not limited to, the laws
and regulations governing our business and the enforcement and performance of our arrangements with customers in certain circumstances.
The laws and regulations are sometimes vague and may be subject to future changes, and their official interpretation and enforcement
may involve substantial uncertainty. The effectiveness and interpretation of newly enacted laws or regulations, including amendments
to existing laws and regulations, may be delayed, and our business may be affected if we rely on laws and regulations which are
subsequently adopted or interpreted in a manner different from our understanding of these laws and regulations. New laws and regulations
that affect existing and proposed future businesses may also be applied retroactively. We cannot predict what effect the interpretation
of existing or new PRC laws or regulations may have on our business.
There are uncertainties under
the PRC laws relating to the procedures for U.S. regulators to investigate and collect evidence from companies located in the
PRC.
According to Article
177 of the newly amended PRC Securities Law which became effective in March 2020 (the “Article 177”), the securities
regulatory authority of the PRC State Council may collaborate with securities regulatory authorities of other countries or regions
in order to monitor and oversee cross border securities activities. Article 177 further provides that overseas securities
regulatory authorities are not allowed to carry out investigation and evidence collection directly within the territory of the
PRC, and that any Chinese entities and individuals are not allowed to provide documents or materials related to securities business
activities to overseas agencies without prior consent of the securities regulatory authority of the PRC State Council and the
competent departments of the PRC State Council.
Our PRC counsel
has advised us of their understanding that (i) the Article 177 is applicable in the limited circumstances related to
direct investigation or evidence collection conducted by overseas authorities within the territory of the PRC (in such case, the
foregoing activities are required to be conducted through collaboration with or by obtaining prior consent of competent Chinese
authorities); (ii) the Article 177 does not limit or prohibit the Company, as a company duly incorporated in Cayman
Islands and to be listed on NASDAQ, from providing the required documents or information to NASDAQ or the SEC pursuant to applicable
Listing Rules and U.S. securities laws; and (iii) as the Article 177 is relatively new and there is no implementing
rules or regulations which have been published regarding application of the Article 177, it remains unclear how the law will
be interpreted, implemented or applied by the Chinese Securities Regulatory Commission or other relevant government authorities.
As of the date hereof, we are not aware of any implementing rules or regulations which have been published regarding application
of Article 177. However, we cannot assure you that relevant PRC government agencies, including the securities regulatory
authority of the PRC State Council, would reach the same conclusion as we do. As such, there are uncertainties as to the procedures
and time requirement for the U.S. regulators to bring about investigations and evidence collection within the territory of the
PRC.
Our principal business operation is conducted in the PRC.
In the event that the U.S. regulators carry out investigation on us and there is a need to conduct investigation or collect evidence
within the territory of the PRC, the U.S. regulators may not be able to carry out such investigation or evidence collection directly
in the PRC under the PRC laws. The U.S. regulators may consider cross-border cooperation with securities regulatory authority
of the PRC by way of judicial assistance, diplomatic channels or regulatory cooperation mechanism established with the securities
regulatory authority of the PRC.
Because our business is conducted
in RMB and the price of our shares of common stock is quoted in United States dollars, changes in currency conversion rates may
affect the value of your investments.
Our business is conducted
in the PRC, our books and records are maintained in RMB, which is the currency of the PRC, and the financial statements that we
file with the SEC and provide to our shareholders are presented in United States dollars. Changes in the exchange rate between
the RMB and dollar affect the value of our assets and the results of our operations in United States dollars. The value of the
RMB against the United States dollar and other currencies may fluctuate and is affected by, among other things, changes in the
PRC’s political and economic conditions and perceived changes in the economy of the PRC and the United States. Any significant
revaluation of the RMB may materially and adversely affect our cash flows, revenue and financial condition. Further, our shares
offered by this prospectus are offered in United States dollars, and we will need to convert the net proceeds we receive into RMB
in order to use the funds for our business. Changes in the conversion rate between the United States dollar and the RMB will affect
that amount of proceeds we will have available for our business.
Under the PRC Enterprise Income Tax
Law, or the EIT Law, we may be classified as a “resident enterprise” of China, which could result in unfavorable tax
consequences to us and our non-PRC shareholders.
The EIT Law and its
implementing rules provide that enterprises established outside of China whose “de facto management bodies” are located
in China are considered “resident enterprises” under PRC tax laws. The implementing rules promulgated under the EIT
Law define the term “de facto management bodies” as a management body which substantially manages, or has control over
the business, personnel, finance and assets of an enterprise. In April 2009, the State Administration of Taxation, or SAT, issued
a circular, known as Circular 82, which provides certain specific criteria for determining whether the “de facto management
bodies” of a PRC-controlled enterprise that is incorporated offshore is located in China. However, there are no further detailed
rules or precedents governing the procedures and specific criteria for determining “de facto management body.” Although
our board of directors and management are located in the PRC, it is unclear if the PRC tax authorities would determine that we
should be classified as a PRC “resident enterprise.”
If we are deemed as
a PRC “resident enterprise,” we will be subject to PRC enterprise income tax on our worldwide income at a uniform tax
rate of 25%, although dividends distributed to us from our existing PRC subsidiary and any other PRC subsidiaries which we may
establish from time to time could be exempt from the PRC dividend withholding tax due to our PRC “resident recipient”
status. This could have a material and adverse effect on our overall effective tax rate, our income tax expenses and our net income.
Furthermore, dividends, if any, paid to our shareholders may be decreased as a result of the decrease in distributable profits.
In addition, if we were considered a PRC “resident enterprise”, any dividends we pay to our non-PRC investors and the
gains realized from the transfer of our shares of common stock may be considered income derived from sources within the PRC and
be subject to PRC tax, at a rate of 10% in the case of non-PRC enterprises or 20% in the case of non-PRC individuals (in each case,
subject to the provisions of any applicable tax treaty). It is unclear whether holders of our shares of common stock would be able
to claim the benefits of any tax treaties between their country of tax residence and the PRC in the event that we are treated as
a PRC resident enterprise. This could have a material and adverse effect on the value of your investment in us and on the price
of our shares of common stock.
There are significant uncertainties
under the EIT Law relating to the withholding tax liabilities of our PRC subsidiary, and dividends payable by our PRC subsidiary
to our offshore subsidiaries may not qualify to enjoy certain treaty benefits.
Under the PRC EIT Law
and its implementation rules, the profits of a foreign invested enterprise generated through operations, which are distributed
to its immediate holding company outside the PRC, will be subject to a withholding tax rate of 10%. Pursuant to a special arrangement
between Hong Kong and the PRC, such rate may be reduced to 5% if a Hong Kong resident enterprise owns more than 25% of the equity
interest in the PRC company. Our PRC subsidiary is wholly-owned by our Hong Kong subsidiary. Moreover, under the Notice of the
State Administration of Taxation on Issues regarding the Administration of the Dividend Provision in Tax Treaties promulgated on
February 20, 2009, the tax payer needs to satisfy certain conditions to enjoy the benefits under a tax treaty. These beneficial
owner of the relevant dividends, and (2) the corporate shareholder to receive dividends from the PRC subsidiary must have continuously
met the direct ownership thresholds during the 12 consecutive months preceding the receipt of the dividends. Further, the State
Administration of Taxation promulgated the Notice on How to Understand and Recognize the “Beneficial Owner” in Tax
Treaties on October 27, 2009, which limits the “beneficial owner” to individuals, projects or other organizations normally
engaged in substantive operations, and sets forth certain detailed factors in determining the “beneficial owner” status.
In current practice, a Hong Kong enterprise must obtain a tax resident certificate from the relevant Hong Kong tax authority to
apply for the 5% lower PRC withholding tax rate. As the Hong Kong tax authority will issue such a tax resident certificate on a
case-by-case basis, we cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain the tax resident certificate from the relevant Hong Kong
tax authority. As of the date of this prospectus, we have not commenced the application process for a Hong Kong tax resident certificate
from the relevant Hong Kong tax authority, and there is no assurance that we will be granted such a Hong Kong tax resident certificate.
Even after we obtain
the Hong Kong tax resident certificate, we are required by applicable tax laws and regulations to file required forms and materials
with relevant PRC tax authorities to prove that we can enjoy 5% lower PRC withholding tax rate. We intend to obtain the required
materials and file with the relevant tax authorities when it plans to declare and pay dividends, but there is no assurance that
the PRC tax authorities will approve the 5% withholding tax rate.
If we become directly subject to
the scrutiny, criticism and negative publicity involving U.S.-listed Chinese companies, we may have to expend significant resources
to investigate and resolve the matter which could harm our business operations, stock price and reputation.
U.S. public companies
that have substantially all of their operations in China have been the subject of intense scrutiny, criticism and negative publicity
by investors, financial commentators and regulatory agencies, such as the SEC. Much of the scrutiny, criticism and negative publicity
has centered 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 U.S. listed Chinese companies sharply decreased
in value and, in some cases, has become virtually worthless. Many of these companies are now subject to shareholder lawsuits and
SEC enforcement actions and are conducting internal and external investigations into the allegations. It is not clear what effect
this sector-wide scrutiny, criticism and negative publicity will have on us, 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 developing our growth. If such allegations are not proven to be groundless, we and our business operations
will be severely affected and you could sustain a significant decline in the value of our stock.
The disclosures in our reports, other
filings with the SEC and our other public pronouncements are not subject to the scrutiny of any regulatory bodies in the PRC.
We are regulated by
the SEC and our reports and other filings with the SEC are subject to SEC review in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated
by the SEC under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act. Our SEC reports and other disclosure and public pronouncements are not
subject to the review or scrutiny of any PRC regulatory authority. For example, the disclosure in our SEC reports and other filings
are not subject to the review by China Securities Regulatory Commission, a PRC regulator that is responsible for oversight of the
capital markets in China. Accordingly, you should review our SEC reports, filings and our other public pronouncements with the
understanding that no local regulator has done any review of us, our SEC reports, other filings or any of our other public pronouncements.
Changes in China’s economic,
political or social conditions or government policies could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
Substantially all of
our operations are located in China. Accordingly, our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations 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.
The Chinese economy
differs from the economies of most developed countries in many respects, including the amount of government involvement, level
of development, growth rate, control of foreign exchange and allocation of resources. Although the Chinese government has implemented
measures emphasizing the utilization of market forces for economic reform, the reduction of state ownership of productive assets
and the establishment of improved corporate governance in business enterprises, a substantial portion of productive assets in China
is still owned by the government. In addition, the Chinese government continues to play a significant role in regulating industry
development by imposing industrial policies. The Chinese government also exercises significant control over China’s economic
growth through allocating resources, controlling payment of foreign currency-denominated obligations, setting monetary policy and
providing preferential treatment to particular industries or companies.
While the Chinese economy
has experienced significant growth over the past decades, growth has been uneven, both geographically and among various sectors
of the economy. The Chinese government has implemented various measures to encourage economic growth and guide the allocation of
resources. Some of these measures may benefit the overall Chinese economy but may have a negative effect on us. For example, our
financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected by government control over capital investments or changes
in tax regulations. In addition, in the past the Chinese government has implemented certain measures, including interest rate increases,
to control the pace of economic growth. These measures may cause decreased economic activity in China, and since 2012, China’s
economic growth has slowed down. Any prolonged slowdown in the Chinese economy may reduce the demand for our products and services
and materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations.
Uncertainties in the interpretation
and enforcement of Chinese laws and regulations could limit the legal protections available to us.
The PRC legal system
is based on written statutes and prior court decisions have limited value as precedents. 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 involves uncertainties.
Although we have taken
measures to comply with the laws and regulations that are applicable to our business operations, including the regulatory principles
raised by the CBRC, and avoiding conducting any activities that may be deemed as illegal fund-raising, forming capital pool or
providing guarantee to investors under the current applicable laws and regulations, the PRC government authority may promulgate
new laws and regulations regulating the direct lending service industry in the future. We cannot assure you that our practices
would not be deemed to violate any PRC laws or regulations relating to illegal fund-raising, forming capital pools or the provision
of credit enhancement services. Moreover, we cannot rule out the possibility that the PRC government will institute a license requirement
covering our industry at some point in the future. If such a licensing regime were introduced, we cannot assure you that we would
be able to obtain any newly required license in a timely manner, or at all, which could materially and adversely affect our business
and impede our ability to continue our operations.
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 a 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, could materially and adversely
affect our business and impede our ability to continue our operations.
Substantial uncertainties exist with
respect to the enactment timetable, interpretation and implementation of draft PRC Foreign Investment Law and how it may impact
the viability of our current corporate structure, corporate governance and business operations.
The MOC published a
discussion draft of the proposed Foreign Investment Law in January 2015 aiming to, upon its enactment, replace the trio of existing
laws regulating foreign investment in China, namely, the Sino-foreign Equity Joint Venture Enterprise Law, the Sino-foreign Cooperative
Joint Venture Enterprise Law and the Wholly Foreign-invested Enterprise Law, together with their implementation rules and ancillary
regulations. The draft Foreign Investment Law embodies an expected PRC regulatory trend to rationalize its foreign investment regulatory
regime in line with prevailing international practice and the legislative efforts to unify the corporate legal requirements for
both foreign and domestic investments. The MOC is currently soliciting comments on this draft and substantial uncertainties exist
with respect to its enactment timetable, interpretation and implementation. The draft Foreign Investment Law, if enacted as proposed,
may materially impact the viability of our current corporate structure, corporate governance and business operations in many aspects.
Among other things,
the draft Foreign Investment Law expands the definition of foreign investment and introduces the principle of “actual control”
in determining whether a company is considered a foreign-invested enterprise, or an FIE. The draft Foreign Investment Law specifically
provides that entities established in China but “controlled” by foreign investors will be treated as FIEs. Once an
entity is considered to be an FIE, it may be subject to the foreign investment restrictions or prohibitions set forth in a “negative
list” to be separately issued by the State Council later. If an FIE proposes to conduct business in an industry subject to
foreign investment “restrictions” in the “negative list,” the FIE must go through a market entry clearance
by the MOC before being established. If an FIE proposes to conduct business in an industry subject to foreign investment “prohibitions”
in the “negative list,” it must not engage in the business. However, an FIE that is subject to foreign investment “restrictions,”
upon market entry clearance, may apply in writing for being treated as a PRC domestic investment if it is ultimately “controlled”
by PRC government authorities and its affiliates and/or PRC citizens. In this connection, “control” is broadly defined
in the draft law to cover the following summarized categories: (i) holding 50% or more of the voting rights of the subject entity;
(ii) holding less than 50% of the voting rights of the subject entity but having the power to secure at least 50% of the seats
on the board or other equivalent decision making bodies, or having the voting power to exert material influence on the board, the
shareholders’ meeting or other equivalent decision making bodies; or (iii) having the power to exert decisive influence,
via contractual or trust arrangements, over the subject entity’s operations, financial matters or other key aspects of business
operations. Once an entity is determined to be an FIE, it will be subject to the foreign investment restrictions or prohibitions
set forth in a “negative list,” to be separately issued by the State Council at a later date, if the FIE is engaged
in an industry listed in the negative list. Unless the underlying business of the FIE falls within the negative list, which calls
for market entry clearance by the MOC, prior approval from the government authorities as mandated by the existing foreign investment
legal regime would no longer be required for establishment of the FIE.
The “variable
interest entity” structure, or VIE structure, has been adopted by many PRC-based companies, including us, to obtain necessary
licenses and permits in the industries that are currently subject to foreign investment restrictions in China. Under the draft
Foreign Investment Law, variable interest entities that are controlled via contractual arrangement would also be deemed as FIEs,
if they are ultimately “controlled” by foreign investors. Therefore, for any companies with a VIE structure in an industry
category that is included in the “negative list” as restricted industry, the VIE structure may be deemed legitimate
only if the ultimate controlling person(s) is/are of PRC nationality (either PRC companies or PRC citizens). Conversely, if
the actual controlling person(s) is/are of foreign nationalities, then the variable interest entities will be treated as FIEs and
any operation in the industry category on the “negative list” without market entry clearance may be considered as illegal.
If the enacted version
of the Foreign Investment Law and the final “negative list” mandate further actions, such as MOC market entry clearance
or certain restructuring of our corporate structure and operations, to be completed by companies with existing VIE structure like
us, there may be substantial uncertainties as to whether we can complete these actions in a timely manner, or at all, and our business
and financial condition may be materially and adversely affected.
The draft Foreign Investment
Law, if enacted as proposed, may also materially impact our corporate governance practice and increase our compliance costs. For
instance, the draft Foreign Investment Law imposes stringent ad hoc and periodic information reporting requirements on foreign
investors and the applicable FIEs. Aside from an investment implementation report and an investment amendment report that are required
for each investment and alteration of investment specifics, an annual report is mandatory, and large foreign investors meeting
certain criteria are required to report on a quarterly basis. Any company found to be non-compliant with these information reporting
obligations may potentially be subject to fines and/or administrative or criminal liabilities, and the persons directly responsible
may be subject to criminal liabilities.
We may be adversely affected by the
complexity, uncertainties and changes in PRC regulation of internet-related businesses and companies, and any lack of requisite
approvals, licenses or permits applicable to our business may have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
The PRC government
extensively regulates the internet industry, including foreign ownership of, and the licensing and permit requirements pertaining
to, companies in the internet industry. These internet-related laws and regulations are relatively new and evolving, and their
interpretation and enforcement involve significant uncertainties. As a result, in certain circumstances it may be difficult to
determine what actions or omissions may be deemed to be in violation of applicable laws and regulations.
The evolving PRC regulatory
system for the internet industry may lead to the establishment of new regulatory agencies. For example, in May 2011, the State
Council announced the establishment of a new department, the State Internet Information Office (with the involvement of the State
Council Information Office, the MITT, and the Ministry of Public Security). The primary role of this new agency is to facilitate
the policy-making and legislative development in this field, to direct and coordinate with the relevant departments in connection
with online content administration and to deal with cross-ministry regulatory matters in relation to the internet industry.
The Circular on Strengthening
the Administration of Foreign Investment in and Operation of Value-added Telecommunications Business, issued by the MITT in July
2006, prohibits domestic telecommunication service providers from leasing, transferring or selling telecommunications business
operating licenses to any foreign investor in any form, or providing any resources, sites or facilities to any foreign investor
for their illegal operation of a telecommunications business in China. According to this circular, either the holder of a value-added
telecommunication services operation permit or its shareholders must directly own the domain names and trademarks used by such
license holders in their provision of value-added telecommunication services. The circular also requires each license holder to
have the necessary facilities, including servers, for its approved business operations and to maintain such facilities in the regions
covered by its license. If an ICP License holder fails to comply with the requirements and also fails to remedy such non-compliance
within a specified period of time, the MITT or its local counterparts have the discretion to take administrative measures against
such license holder, including revoking its ICP License.
The interpretation
and application of existing PRC laws, regulations and policies and possible new laws, regulations or policies relating to the internet
industry have created substantial uncertainties regarding the legality of existing and future foreign investments in, and the businesses
and activities of, internet businesses in China, including our business. We cannot assure you that we have obtained all the permits
or licenses required for conducting our business in China or will be able to maintain our existing licenses or obtain new ones.
If the PRC government considers that we were operating without the proper approvals, licenses or permits or promulgates new laws
and regulations that require additional approvals or licenses or imposes additional restrictions on the operation of any part of
our business, it has the power, among other things, to levy fines, confiscate our income, revoke our business licenses, and require
us to discontinue our relevant business or impose restrictions on the affected portion of our business. Any of these actions by
the PRC government may have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
PRC regulation of loans to and direct
investment in PRC entities by offshore holding companies and governmental control of currency conversion may delay or prevent us
from using the proceeds of our offering to make loans to or make additional capital contributions to our PRC subsidiary, which
could materially and adversely affect our liquidity and our ability to fund and expand our business.
Under PRC laws and
regulations, we are permitted to utilize the proceeds from our offering to fund our PRC subsidiary by making loans to or additional
capital contributions to our PRC subsidiary, subject to applicable government registration and approval requirements.
Any loans to our PRC
subsidiary, which are treated as foreign-invested enterprises under PRC laws, are subject to PRC regulations and foreign exchange
loan registrations. For example, loans by us to our PRC subsidiary to finance their activities cannot exceed statutory limits and
must be registered with the local counterpart of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, or SAFE. The statutory limit for
the total amount of foreign debts of a foreign-invested company is the difference between the amount of total investment as approved
by the MOC or its local counterpart and the amount of registered capital of such foreign-invested company.
We may also decide
to finance our PRC subsidiary by means of capital contributions. These capital contributions must be approved by the MOC or its
local counterpart. On March 30, 2015, SAFE promulgated Circular 19, which expands a pilot reform of the administration of the settlement
of the foreign exchange capitals of foreign-invested enterprises nationwide. Circular 19 came into force and replaced both previous
Circular 142 and Circular 36 on June 1, 2015. Circular 19 allows all foreign-invested enterprises established in the PRC to use
their foreign exchange capitals to make equity investment and removes certain other restrictions provided in Circular 142. However,
Circular 19 continues to prohibit foreign-invested enterprises from, among other things, using RMB fund converted from its foreign
exchange capitals for expenditure beyond its business scope, providing entrusted loans or repaying loans between non-financial
enterprises. In addition, SAFE strengthened its oversight of the flow and use of the RMB capital converted from foreign currency
registered capital of a foreign-invested company. The use of such RMB capital may not be altered without SAFE’s approval,
and such RMB capital may not in any case be used to repay RMB loans if the proceeds of such loans have not been used. Violations
of Circular 19 could result in severe monetary or other penalties. These circulars may significantly limit our ability to use RMB
converted from the cash provided by our offshore financing activities to fund the establishment of new entities in China by our
PRC subsidiary, to invest in or acquire any other PRC companies through our PRC subsidiary or to establish new variable interest
entities in the PRC.
In light of the various
requirements imposed by PRC regulations on loans to and direct investment in PRC entities by offshore holding companies, we cannot
assure you that we will be able to complete the necessary government registrations or obtain the necessary government approvals
on a timely basis, if at all, with respect to future loans to our PRC subsidiary or future capital contributions by us to our PRC
subsidiary. If we fail to complete such registrations or obtain such approvals, our ability to use the proceeds we expect to receive
from our offering and to capitalize or otherwise fund our PRC operations may be negatively affected, which could materially and
adversely affect our liquidity and our ability to fund and expand our business.
Failure to make adequate contributions
to various employee benefit plans as required by PRC regulations may subject us to penalties.
We are required under
PRC laws and regulations to participate in various government sponsored employee benefit plans, including certain social insurance,
housing funds and other welfare-oriented payment obligations, and contribute to the plans in amounts equal to certain percentages
of salaries, including bonuses and allowances, of our employees up to a maximum amount specified by the local government from time
to time at locations where we operate our businesses. The requirement of employee benefit plans has not been implemented consistently
by the local governments in China given the different levels of economic development in different locations. We have not made adequate
employee benefit payments. We may be required to make up the contributions for these plans as well as to pay late fees and fines.
If we are subject to late fees or fines in relation to the underpaid employee benefits, our financial condition and results of
operations may be adversely affected.
The M&A Rules and certain other
PRC regulations establish complex procedures for some acquisitions of Chinese companies by foreign investors, which could make
it more difficult for us to pursue growth through acquisitions in China.
The Regulations on
Mergers and Acquisitions of Domestic Companies by Foreign Investors, or the M&A Rules, adopted by six PRC regulatory agencies
in August 2006 and amended in 2009, and some other regulations and rules concerning mergers and acquisitions established additional
procedures and requirements that could make merger and acquisition activities by foreign investors more time consuming and complex,
including requirements in some instances that the MOC be notified in advance of any change-of-control transaction in which a foreign
investor takes control of a PRC domestic enterprise. Moreover, the Anti-Monopoly Law requires that the MOC shall be notified in
advance of any concentration of undertaking if certain thresholds are triggered. In addition, the security review rules issued
by the MOC that became effective in September 2011 specify that mergers and acquisitions by foreign investors that raise “national
defense and security” concerns and mergers and acquisitions through which foreign investors may acquire de facto control
over domestic enterprises that raise “national security” concerns are subject to strict review by the MOC, and the
rules prohibit any activities attempting to bypass a security review, including by structuring the transaction through a proxy
or contractual control arrangement. In the future, we may grow our business by acquiring complementary businesses. Complying with
the requirements of the above-mentioned regulations and other relevant rules to complete such transactions could be time consuming,
and any required approval processes, including obtaining approval from the MOC or its local counterparts may delay or inhibit our
ability to complete such transactions, which could affect our ability to expand our business or maintain our market share.
Any failure to comply with PRC regulations
regarding the registration requirements for employee stock incentive plans may subject the PRC plan participants or us to fines
and other legal or administrative sanctions.
In February 2012, SAFE
promulgated the Notices on Issues Concerning the Foreign Exchange Administration for Domestic Individuals Participating in Stock
Incentive Plan of Overseas Publicly-Listed Company, replacing earlier rules promulgated in March 2007. Pursuant to these rules,
PRC citizens and non-PRC citizens who reside in China for a continuous period of not less than one year who participate in any
stock incentive plan of an overseas publicly listed company, subject to a few exceptions, are required to register with SAFE through
a domestic qualified agent, which could be the PRC subsidiary of such overseas listed company, and complete certain other procedures.
In addition, an overseas entrusted institution must be retained to handle matters in connection with the exercise or sale of stock
options and the purchase or sale of shares and interests. We, our executive officers and other employees who are PRC citizens or
who have resided in the PRC for a continuous period of not less than one year and who have been granted options or other awards
are subject to these regulations. Failure to complete the SAFE registrations may subject them to fines and legal sanctions and
may also limit our ability to contribute additional capital into our PRC subsidiary and limit our PRC subsidiary’ ability
to distribute dividends to us. We also face regulatory uncertainties that could restrict our ability to adopt additional incentive
plans for our directors, executive officers and employees under PRC law.
Regulatory bodies of the United States
may be limited in their ability to conduct investigations or inspections of our operations in China.
From time to time,
the Company may receive requests from certain U.S. agencies to investigate or inspect the Company’s operations or to otherwise
provide information. While the Company will be compliant with these requests from these regulators, there is no guarantee that
such requests will be honored by those entities who provide services to us or with whom we associate, especially as those entities
are located in China. Furthermore, an on-site inspection of our facilities by any of these regulators may be limited or entirely
prohibited. Such inspections, though permitted by the Company and its affiliates, are subject to the capricious nature of Chinese
enforcers and may therefore be impossible to facilitate.
The
laws and regulations governing the online consumer finance industry in China are evolving rapidly. If any of our business practices
is deemed to violate any PRC laws or regulations, or if our arrangements with financing partners are adjusted, we may have to change
our business model, and our business, financial condition and results of operations would be materially and adversely affected.
On December 1, 2017,
the Internet Finance Rectification Office and the Online Lending Rectification Office jointly issued the Notice on Regulating and
Rectifying “Cash Loan” Business, or Circular 141, outlining general requirements on the “cash loan” business
conducted by network microcredit companies, banking financial institutions and online lending information intermediaries. Circular
141 specifies the features of “cash loans” as not relying on consumption scenarios, with no specified use of loan proceeds,
no qualification requirement on customers and unsecured etc. Circular 141 sets forth several general requirements with respect
to “cash loan” business, including, without limitation: (i) no organizations or individuals may conduct the lending
business without obtaining approvals for the lending business; (ii) the aggregated borrowing costs of borrowers charged by institutions
in the forms of interest and various fees should be annualized and subject to the limit on interest rate of private lending set
forth in the Private Lending Judicial Interpretations issued by the Supreme People’s Court; (iii) all relevant institutions
shall follow the “know-your-customer” principle and prudentially assess and determine the borrower’s eligibility,
credit limit and cooling-off period, etc. Loans to any borrower without income sources are prohibited; and (iv) all relevant institutions
shall enhance the internal risk control and prudentially use the “data-driven” risk management model. In addition,
Circular 141 emphasizes several requirements on the online lending information intermediaries. For instance, such intermediaries
are prohibited from facilitating any loans to students or other persons without repayment source or repayment capacity, or loans
with no designated use of proceeds. Also, such intermediaries are not permitted to deduct interest, handling fee, management fee
or deposit from the principal of loans provided to the borrowers in advance. Any violation of Circular 141 may result in penalties,
including but not limited to suspension of operation, orders to make rectification, condemnation, disapproval of recordation, revocation
of license, order to cease business operation and criminal liabilities.
Given that the loans
we select qualified car dealerships borrowers based on their historical sales volume generated through credit card transactions
using UnionPay’s system and our loans are based on real consumption scenarios with specified use, we believe they should
not be deemed as “cash loans” under Circular 141, and thus our microfinancing business is not subject to the regulation
of Circular 141.
However, as the Circular 141
has been issued fairly recently and the laws and regulations governing the online consumer finance industry in China are evolving
rapidly, there are substantial uncertainties regarding the interpretation and application of the regulations. Accordingly, we cannot
rule out the possibility that the PRC regulatory authorities may take a view that is contrary to ours and view the microfinancing
business as “cash loans.” Therefore, in the event that the loans are deemed as “cash loans” under the Circular 141,
we may have to significantly change our business model, which would materially and adversely affect our results of operations and
financial condition.
Risks Associated with Doing Business
in Southeast Asia
Our operations and assets in
Southeast Asia are subject to significant political and economic uncertainties over which we have little or no control and may
be unable to alter our business practice in time to avoid the possibility of reduced revenues.
Doing business in Southeast Asia subjects
us to various risks including changing economic and political conditions, major work stoppages, exchange controls, currency fluctuations,
armed conflicts and unexpected changes in United States and foreign laws relating to tariffs, trade restrictions, transportation
regulations, foreign investments and taxation. Changes in the laws and regulations in the countries in Southeast Asia, or their
interpretation, or the imposition of confiscatory taxation, restrictions on currency conversion, imports and sources of supply,
devaluations of currency or the nationalization or other expropriation of private enterprises could have a material adverse effect
on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
We derive sales in Southeast
Asia and a slowdown or other adverse developments in the Southeast Asian economy may materially and adversely affect our business.
Currently, our
subsidiary Viagoo is based in Singapore and its revenue is derived from our operations in Singapore. We anticipate that our revenues
generated in Singapore will continue to increase in the near future, as well as other regions in Southeast Asia. Accordingly,
our results of operations and prospects are subject, to a significant extent, on the economic and political developments in Southeast
Asia. We are subject to the risks associated with an economic slowdown or other adverse developments in such countries. Any such
event could particularly harm our company if discretionary spending on health and beauty services and products in adversely impacted.
Risks Relating to this Offering
Our common stock has a limited public
trading market.
There is a limited
established public trading marketing for our common stock, and there can be no assurance that one will ever develop. Market liquidity
will depend on the perception of our operating business and any steps that our management might take to bring us to the awareness
of investors. There can be no assurance given that there will be any awareness generated. Consequently, investors may not be able
to liquidate their investment or liquidate it at a price that reflects the value of the business. As a result, holders of our securities
may not find purchasers for our securities should they to sell securities held by them. Consequently, our securities should be
purchased only by investors having no need for liquidity in their investment and who can hold our securities for an indefinite
period of time.
We are not likely to pay dividends
in the foreseeable future.
We currently intend
to retain any future earnings for use in the operation and expansion of our business. Accordingly, we do not expect to pay any
dividends in the foreseeable future but will review this policy as circumstances dictate.
Our common stock may be subject now
and in the future to the SEC’s “Penny Stock”.
We may be subject now
and in the future to the SEC’s “penny stock” rules if our shares of common stock sell below $5.00 per share.
Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00. The penny stock rules require broker-dealers to deliver
a standardized risk disclosure document prepared by the SEC which provides information about penny stocks and the nature and level
of risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer must also provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for
the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson and monthly account statements showing the market value
of each penny stock held in the customer’s account. The bid and offer quotations, and the broker-dealer and salesperson compensation
information must be given to the customer orally or in writing prior to completing the transaction and must be given to the customer
in writing before or with the customer’s confirmation.
In addition, the penny
stock rules require that prior to a transaction; the broker dealer must make a special written determination that the penny stock
is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the transaction. The penny stock
rules are burdensome and may reduce purchases of any offerings and reduce the trading activity for shares of our common stock.
As long as our shares of common stock are subject to the penny stock rules, the holders of such shares of common stock may find
it more difficult to sell their securities.
The offering price for our shares
of common stock may not be indicative of prices that will prevail in the trading market and such market prices may be volatile.
The offering price
for our shares of common stock will be determined by negotiations between us and the underwriter and does not bear any relationship
to our earnings, book value or any other indicia of value. We cannot assure you that the market price of our shares of common stock
will not decline significantly below the offering price. The financial markets in the United States and other countries have experienced
significant price and volume fluctuations in the last few years. Volatility in the price of our shares of common stock may be caused
by factors outside of our control and may be unrelated or disproportionate to changes in our results of operations.
You will experience immediate and
substantial dilution in the net tangible book value of our shares of common stock purchased.
The offering price of
our shares of common stock is substantially higher than the net tangible book value per share of our common stock. Consequently, when
you purchase our shares of common stock in the offering and upon completion of the offering, you will incur immediate dilution of US$3.00 per
share, based on an assumed offering price of US$4.00 per share. In addition, you may experience further dilution to the extent that additional
shares of common stock are issued upon exercise of outstanding warrants or options we may grant from time to time.
We do not intend to pay dividends
for the foreseeable future.
We currently intend
to retain any future earnings to finance the operation and expansion of our business, and we do not expect to declare or pay any
dividends in the foreseeable future. As a result, you may only receive a return on your investment in our shares of common stock
if the market price of our shares of common stock increases.
If securities or industry analysts
do not publish research or reports about our business, or if they publish a negative report regarding our shares of common stock,
the price of our shares of common stock and trading volume could decline.
The trading market
for our shares of common stock may depend in part on the research and reports that industry or securities analysts publish about
us or our business. We do not have any control over these analysts. If one or more of the analysts who cover us downgrade us, the
price of our shares of common stock would likely decline. If one or more of these analysts cease coverage of our company or fail
to regularly publish reports on us, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which could cause the price of our shares
of common stock and the trading volume to decline.
The market price of our shares of
common stock may be volatile or may decline regardless of our operating performance, and you may not be able to resell your shares
at or above the offering price.
The offering price
for our shares of common stock will be determined through negotiations between the underwriter and us and may vary from the market
price of our shares of common stock following our offering. If you purchase our shares of common stock in this offering, you may
not be able to resell those shares at or above the offering price. The market price of our shares of common stock may fluctuate
significantly in response to numerous factors, many of which are beyond our control, including:
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In addition, the stock
markets have experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have affected and continue to affect the market prices of equity
securities of many companies. Stock prices of many companies have fluctuated in a manner unrelated or disproportionate to the operating
performance of those companies. In the past, stockholders have filed securities class action litigation following periods of market
volatility. If we were to become involved in securities litigation, it could subject us to substantial costs, divert resources
and the attention of management from our business and adversely affect our business.
Our management has broad discretion
to determine how to use the funds raised in the offering and may use them in ways that may not enhance our results of operations
or the price of our shares of common stock.
We anticipate that
we will use the net proceeds from this offering for working capital and other corporate purposes. Our management will have significant
discretion as to the use of the net proceeds to us from this offering and could spend the proceeds in ways that do not improve
our results of operations or enhance the market price of our shares of common stock.
NASDAQ may
apply additional and more stringent criteria for our initial and continued listing because we plan to have a small public offering
and insiders will hold a large portion of the company’s listed securities.
NASDAQ
Listing Rule 5101 provides NASDAQ with broad discretionary authority over the initial and continued listing of securities in NASDAQ
and NASDAQ may use such discretion to deny initial listing, apply additional or more stringent criteria for the initial or continued
listing of particular securities, or suspend or delist particular securities based on any event, condition, or circumstance that
exists or occurs that makes initial or continued listing of the securities on NASDAQ inadvisable or unwarranted in the opinion
of NASDAQ, even though the securities meet all enumerated criteria for initial or continued listing on NASDAQ. In addition, NASDAQ
has used its discretion to deny initial or continued listing or to apply additional and more stringent criteria in the instances,
including but not limited to: (i) where the company engaged an auditor that has not been subject to an inspection by the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”), an auditor that PCAOB cannot inspect, or an auditor that has not demonstrated
sufficient resources, geographic reach, or experience to adequately perform the company’s audit; (ii) where the company planned
a small public offering, which would result in insiders holding a large portion of the company’s listed securities. NASDAQ
was concerned that the offering size was insufficient to establish the company’s initial valuation, and there would not be
sufficient liquidity to support a public market for the company; and (iii) where the company did not demonstrate sufficient nexus
to the U.S. capital market, including having no U.S. shareholders, operations, or members of the board of directors or management.
Our public offering will be relatively small and the insiders of our Company will hold a large portion of the company’s listed
securities. NASDAQ might apply the additional and more stringent criteria for our initial and continued listing, which might cause
delay or even denial of our listing application.
CAUTIONARY NOTE
REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus contains
forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, principally in the sections entitled “Description of Business,”
“Risk Factors,” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”
All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this prospectus, including statements regarding future events, our
future financial performance, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements.
We have attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including “anticipates,” “believes,”
“can,” “continue,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,”
“may,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “should,” or “will”
or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Although we do not make forward looking statements unless we believe
we have a reasonable basis for doing so, we cannot guarantee their accuracy. These statements are only predictions and involve known
and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including the risks outlined under “Risk Factors” or elsewhere in this
prospectus, which may cause our or our industry’s actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or
implied by these forward-looking statements. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge
from time to time and it is not possible for us to predict all risk factors, nor can we address the impact of all factors on our business
or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained
in any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based on information available to us
on the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.
You should not place
undue reliance on any forward-looking statement, each of which applies only as of the date of this prospectus. Before you invest
in our securities, you should be aware that the occurrence of the events described in the section entitled “Risk Factors”
and elsewhere in this prospectus could negatively affect our business, operating results, financial condition and stock price.
Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any of the forward-looking statements after
the date of this prospectus to conform our statements to actual results or changed expectations.
USE OF PROCEEDS
After deducting
the estimated placement discount and offering expenses payable by us, we expect to receive net proceeds of approximately $36,223,000
from this offering. The net proceeds from this offering must be remitted to China before we will be able to use the funds to grow
our business.
We plan to use the
net proceeds of this offering for working capital needs, including devoting further resources to the below use of proceeds, which
may include investment in product development, sales and marketing activities, acquisition of other companies, technology infrastructure,
team development, capital expenditures, improvement of corporate facilities and other general and administrative matters. The foregoing
represents our current intentions based upon our present plans and business conditions to use and allocate the net proceeds of
this offering. Our management, however, will have significant flexibility and discretion to apply the net proceeds of this offering.
If an unforeseen event occurs or business conditions change, we may use the proceeds of this offering differently than as described
in this prospectus.
We
intend to use the net proceeds of this offering as follows after we complete the remittance process, and we have ordered the specific
uses of proceeds in order of priority.
Description of Use
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Estimated
Amount of
Net
Proceeds
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Construction of organic fertilizer plant
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$
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15,300,000
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Construction of black goat food processing plant
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6,000,000
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SOX compliance expenses
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500,000
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New production equipment purchase
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1,500,000
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Talent acquisition and training
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500,000
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Technology, research and development & ecommerce platform
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6,286,600
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General working capital
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6,136,400
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Total
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$
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36,223,000
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Pending other uses,
we intend to invest the proceeds to us in investment-grade, interest-bearing securities such as money market funds, certificates
of deposit, or direct or guaranteed obligations of the U.S. government, or hold as cash. We cannot predict whether the proceeds
invested will yield a favorable return. Our management will have broad discretion in the application of the net proceeds we receive
from this offering, and investors will be relying on the judgment of our management regarding the application of the net proceeds.
In using the proceeds
of this offering, we are permitted under PRC laws and regulations as an offshore holding company to provide funding to our wholly
foreign-owned subsidiary in China only through loans or capital contributions and to our consolidated variable interest entity
only through loans, subject to the filings with government authorities and limit on the amount of capital contributions and loans.
Subject to completion of applicable government filing and registration requirements, we may extend inter-company loans to our wholly
foreign-owned subsidiary in China or make additional capital contributions to our wholly-foreign-owned subsidiary to fund its capital
expenditures or working capital. If we provide funding to our wholly foreign-owned subsidiary through loans, the total amount of
such loans may not exceed the difference between the entity’s total investment as approved by the foreign investment authorities
and its registered capital. Such loans must be registered with SAFE or its local branches, which usually takes up to 20 working
days to complete. We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain these government registrations or approvals on a timely basis,
if at all.
DIVIDEND POLICY
We plan to retain any
earnings for the foreseeable future for our operations. We have never paid any dividends on our common stock and do not anticipate
paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Any future determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of
our Board of Directors and will depend on our financial condition, operating results, capital requirements and such other factors
as our Board of Directors deems relevant.
CAPITALIZATION
The following tables set
forth our capitalization as of March 31, 2021 on a pro forma as adjusted basis giving effect to the completion of the firm commitment
offering at an assumed public offering price of $4.00 per share and to reflect the application of the proceeds after deducting the estimated
placement fees. You should read this table in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this
prospectus and “Use of Proceeds” and “Description of Securities.”
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On
a pro forma basis to give effect to the sale of the offering at an assumed public offering price of $ 4.00 per share
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Offering (10.000,000 shares of common
stock)
U.S. Dollars
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As of
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March 31, 2021
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forma(1)
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Assets:
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Current Assets
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22,530,263
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58,753,263
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Right of use assets
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1,413,598
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1,413,598
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Intangible assets
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4,535
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4,535
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Property
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6,131,848
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6,131,848
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Goodwill
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696,267
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696,267
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Deferred tax asset
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615,868
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615,868
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Other Assets
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20,918
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20,918
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Total Assets
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31,413,297
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67,636,297
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Liabilities:
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Current Liabilities
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17,177,944
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17,177,944
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Other Liabilities
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1,421,257
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1,421,257
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Total Liabilities
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18,599,201
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18,599,201
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Shareholder’s Equity:
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Series A Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized,
19,000,000 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2021.
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1,900
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1,900
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Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 38,502,954
and shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2021.
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3,850
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4,850
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Additional
paid-in capital(2)
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19,933,793
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56,155,793
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Accumulated deficit
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(8,336,197
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(8,336,197
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Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
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1,081,581
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1,081,581
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Non-controlling interest
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129,169
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129,169
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Total shareholders’ equity
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12,814,096
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49,037,096
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders’
Equity
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31,413,297
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67,636,297
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(1)
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Gives effect to the
completion of the firm commitment offering at an assumed public offering price of $4.00 per share and reflects the application of
the proceeds after deducting the estimated underwriting discounts and our estimated offering expenses.
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(2)
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Pro forma adjusted for IPO additional paid in capital reflects
the net proceeds we expect to receive, after deducting underwriting discount, underwriter expense allowance and approximately $577,000
in other expenses. In the firm commitment offering, we expect to receive net proceeds of approximately $36,223,000 ($40,000,000
offering, less underwriting discount of $2,600,000, non-accountable expense allowance of $600,000 and offering expenses of $577,000).
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DILUTION
If you invest in our shares
of common stock, your interest will be diluted to the extent of the difference between the offering price per share and the pro forma
net tangible book value per share after the offering. Dilution results from the fact that the per share offering price is substantially
in excess of the book value per share attributable to the existing shareholders for our presently outstanding shares of common stock.
Our net tangible book value attributable to shareholders at March 31, 2021 was $12,113,294 or approximately $0.25 per share.
Net tangible book value per share as of March 31, 2021 represents the amount of total assets less intangible assets (but includes land
use right) and total liabilities, divided by the number of shares outstanding.
Upon the firm commitment
offering is completed, we will have 48,502,954 shares of common stock outstanding upon completion of the offering. Our post offering
pro forma net tangible book value, which gives effect to receipt of the net proceeds from the offering and issuance of additional shares
in the offering, but does not take into consideration any other changes in our net tangible book value after March 31, 2021, will be
approximately $48,336,294 or approximately $1.00 per share. This would result in dilution to investors in this offering of approximately
$3.00 per share or approximately 75.1% from the assumed offering price of $4.00 per share. Net tangible book value per share
would increase to the benefit of present shareholders by $0.68 per share attributable to the purchase of the shares by investors in this
offering.
The following table
sets forth the estimated net tangible book value per share after the offering and the dilution to persons purchasing shares.
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Firm Commitment
Offering
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Assumed offering price per share
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$
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4.00
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Net tangible book value per share as of March 31, 2021
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$
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0.31
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Increase in net tangible book value per share after this offering
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$
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0.68
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Net tangible book value per share after the offering
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$
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1.00
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Dilution per share to new investors
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$
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3.00
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MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The information set
forth in this section contains certain “forward-looking statements”, including, among others (i) expected changes in our
revenue and profitability, (ii) prospective business opportunities and (iii) our strategy for financing our business. Forward-looking
statements are statements other than historical information or statements of current condition. Some forward-looking statements may be
identified by use of terms such as “believes”, “anticipates”, “intends” or “expects”.
These forward-looking statements relate to our plans, liquidity, ability to complete financing and purchase capital expenditures, growth
of our business including entering into future agreements with companies, and plans to successfully develop and obtain approval to market
our product. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and
financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Although
we believe that our expectations with respect to the forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds
of our knowledge of our business and operations, in light of the risks and uncertainties inherent in all future projections, the inclusion
of forward-looking statements in this prospectus should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that our objectives
or plans will be achieved. We assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in
factors or assumptions affecting forward-looking statements. Our revenues and results of operations could differ materially from those
projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the following: the risk of
significant natural disaster, the inability of our company to insure against certain risks, inflationary and deflationary conditions
and cycles, currency exchange rates, and changing government regulations domestically and internationally affecting our products and
businesses.
You should read the
following discussion and analysis in conjunction with the Financial Statements and Notes attached hereto, and the other financial data
appearing elsewhere in this prospectus.
US Dollars are denoted
herein by “USD”, “$” and “dollars”.
Overview
We primarily engage in
the manufacturing and distribution of organic fertilizer and the sales of agricultural products in the PRC. Our organic fertilizer products
are sold under our brand names “Zongbao,” “Fukang,” and “Muliang.”
Through our patented technology,
we process crop straw (including corn, rice, wheat, cotton, and other crops) into high quality organic nutritious fertilizers that are
easily absorbed by crops in three hours. Straws are common agricultural by-products. In PRC, farmers usually remove the straw stubble
that remains after harvesting the grains, by burning them in order to continue farming on the same land. These activities have resulted
in significant air pollution, and they damage the surface structure of the soil with loss of nutrients. We turn waste into treasure by
transforming the straws into organic fertilizer, which also effectively reduces air pollution. The straw organic fertilizer we produce
does not contain the heavy metals, antibiotics and harmful bacteria that are common in the traditional manure fertilizer. Our fertilizers
also provide optimum levels of primary plant nutrients, including multi-minerals, proteins and carbohydrates that promote the healthiest
soils capable of growing the healthy crops and vegetables. It can effectively reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides as
well as reduce the penetration of large chemical fertilizers and pesticides into the soil, thus avoiding water pollution. Therefore,
our fertilizer can effectively improve the fertility of soil, and the quality and safety of agricultural products.
We generated our revenue
mainly from our organic fertilizers, which accounted for approximately 95.82% and 94.5% of our total revenue for the years ended
December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. We currently have two integrated factories in Weihai City, Shandong Province, PRC to produce
our organic fertilizers, which have been in operation since August 2015. We plan to improve the technology for our existing straw organic
fertilizer production lines in the following aspects: (i) adopt more advanced automatic control technology for raw material feed to shorten
the processing time of raw material, and (ii) manufacture powdered organic fertilizer instead of granular organic fertilizer production
in order to avoid the drying and cooling process, as such will increase our production capacity.
With the focus of producing
organic fertilizers, we also engage in the business of selling agriculture food products including apples, and as a sales agent for other
large agriculture companies in the PRC. In 2014, we rented 350 mu (about 57.66 acres) of mountainous land as an apple orchard. The sales
of apples generated less than 1% of our total revenue for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019. We expect to generate more revenues
from the sales of apples as the apple orchards become more mature in the next few years.
In addition, we plan to
engage in the processing and distribution of black goat products, with business commencing at the end of 2021. We are currently constructing
a deep-processing slaughterhouse and processing plant which is expected to have the capacity of slaughtering 200,000 black goats per
year in Chuxiong City, Yunnan Province, in China. Our black goat processing products including goat rib lets, goat loin roast, goat loin
chops, goat rack, goat leg, goat shoulder, goat leg shanks, ground goat, goat stew meat, whole goat, half goat, lamb viscera, etc. We
expect to start generating revenue from the black goat products in 2021.
Viagoo Solutions
Viagoo logistic
platform aims to provide a solution for shippers to easily optimise the logistics resources by either listing their assets in
the platform for other shippers to book or request the logistic services via the platform. The flexible sharing model ensures
shippers and carriers to be able to get the best deals so as to reduce the cost by maximizing utilization of the unused resources.
Viagoo platform
provides full online tracking, route optimization and capacity planning options to help the carriers efficiently manage their
operations. Using Internet of Things (IOT), GPS, mobile integration, document and data integration services, Viagoo platform is
able to empower shippers and carriers with an up to date digital platform to support their digital transformations. With a ready
Application Programming Interface (API) to various eCommerce platforms, shippers and carriers are able to plan their digital strategies
and grow their businesses.
Viagoo platform
is built on a secured cloud environment that has been tested and approved by some key corporate users in healthcare as well as
logistics sectors. With advanced technology in plan, Viagoo is seeking investments to expand the digital capability particularly
in the area of Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, blockchain in transaction handling, data analytics in resource distribution
and cold chain management. Also, using document automation and data integration technologies, Viagoo platform will offer value
added services such as insurance on the go, vehicle lease financing, link up to rest stop, fuel, vehicle workshop services.
The acquisition
of Viagoo Pte Ltd, a Singapore based online logistic platform, will enable the Muliang group of companies to optimize the transport
logistics to lower the cost of delivery and increase the efficiency. The platform will connect truck drivers to Muliang and provide
end to end tracking of delivery status. With this platform, it is expected to reduce delivery costs by 30%.
Viagoo platform is expected
to be opened to the China market where other companies and merchants can book delivery services and transporters can sign on to list
and provide their services. Development work has begun in August 2020 to provide localization and support for map and address services
in China. The development and testing are expected to be completed in December 2021 and ready for launch in January 2022.
Viagoo Business Model
Viagoo business
model has 3 main revenue streams.
Viagoo Transport
Marketplace (VTM) – This is the transaction platform for shippers and carriers to list and accept delivery jobs. The
platform provides sharing functions where a group of shippers can share the transport fleet to some common places (e.g. shopping
malls in the city). This service will reduce the waiting time and fuels and resulting in huge cost savings.
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VTM
provides single job and bulk orders or API connection for job posting. The fees are pre-calculated based on distance, areas,
volume matric weight, type of goods, delivery options and time.
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Task
tracking – Shippers can track the delivery status if the option for tracking is required.
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eWallet
option – eWallet will be used for the service purpose and payment will be deducted from the eWallet stored value.
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Reports
– Delivery reports are available for shippers to track the performance and status of the delivery operation.
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VTM is charged
to carriers based on certain percentage of the freight charges. Other add-on services like online insurance, rest stop services
will be a percentage charged to the service providers.
Viagoo Enterprise
Services (VES) - is a cloud base service that provides the operation management to support the Transport and Logistics team. With
the use of the various modules, carrier’s transport management is able to greatly optimised the resources and achieve higher
efficiency.
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Automatic
Scheduling – Delivery / Invoice data will be pushed to the VES for automatic schedule to the driver via VES mobile app.
The criteria of automatic scheduling are based on location, time preference, and route zoning. These criteria can be configured
and fine-tuned as the business progresses.
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Route Optimisation
– The system is able to automatically calculate the best routes based on various delivery points and constraints such
as “time window”. With the route optimisation, the transport planner is able to handle new delivery addresses
dynamically. Also if there is a change in delivery plans due to various unforeseen circumstances such as vehicle breakdown,
customer last minute cancellation, the system is able to re-optimise quickly by pushing a button.
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VES Driver app
- Task tracking – Once the tasks are started, they will be tracked till the jobs are completed. If e-sign is accepted,
customers can sign and acknowledge the acceptance of goods using VES’ mobile sign feature built into the app or by taking
a photo of the signed invoices or deliver orders (usually the last page of the document).
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Customer Notification
– Customers will be notified via email upon the completion of the delivery. A copy of the invoice / delivery order along
with the signed copies will be sent to customers (customer email list to be maintained in the system) via email.
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Reports –
Delivery reports are available for operations managers to track the performance and status of the delivery operations.
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VES Temperature
Sensor Tracking Services – This is an additional module for real-time tracking of temperature control (via a GPS temperature
tracking device installed in the truck) trucks for the purpose of preventing food waste and ensuring food safety.
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VES is charged
based on a monthly subscription by vehicles and by users. It is integrated with VTM and jobs received via VTM can be assigned
and tracked automatically by VES.
Enterprise Systems
– This is a project based system integration. The enterprise system is charged based on project price and annual maintenance
service fees. As Viagoo smart logistics platform gains acceptance in local markets, we expect business opportunities to arise
for us to custom build enterprise solutions in the healthcare as well as logistics sectors. For example, Parkway Pantai Singapore
is using us to custom build the online logistic job assignment and tracking of lab sample collection / delivery between clinics
/ hospitals and lab. This is to facilitate efficient deployment of the delivery resources and to ensure compliance is achieved
in a tightly controlled fashion.
On January 11, 2021, Viagoo
Pte Ltd entered into a joint venture to form a new legal entity Runnerzzz Pte Ltd together with a well-established incumbent logistics
company, Big Foot Logistics Pte Ltd. Big Foot holds 51% of equity stakes while Viagoo Pte Ltd holds 49% equity stakes of Runnerzzz Pte
Ltd. We believe that the strategic joint venture will pave way for Viagoo to create more business opportunities in the logistics space,
leveraging on the stronghold of Big Foot Logistics Pte Ltd.
Recent Development
Impact of COVID-19
Started in December 2019, the outbreak of COVID-19 caused by
a novel strain of the coronavirus has become widespread in China and in the rest of the world, including in each of the areas in
which the Company, its suppliers and its customers operate. In order to avoid the risk of the virus spreading, the Chinese government
enacted various restrictive measures, including suspending business operations and quarantines, starting from the end of January
2020. We followed the requirements of local health authorities to suspend operation and production and have employees work remotely
in February and March 2020. Since April 2020, we gradually resumed production and are now operating at full capacity.
As a result of the COVID-19
outbreak in December 2019 and continuing in the first quarter of 2020, the Company’s businesses, results of operations, financial
position and cash flows were adversely affected in 2020 with potential continuing impacts on subsequent periods, including but not limited
to the material adverse impact on the Company’s revenues as result of the suspension of operations and decline in demand by the
Company’s customers.
We are monitoring the global
outbreak and spread of the novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) and taking steps in an effort to identify and mitigate the adverse
impacts on, and risks to, our business (including but not limited to our employees, customers, other business partners, our manufacturing
capabilities and capacity and our distribution channels) posed by its spread and the governmental and community reactions thereto. We
continue to assess and update our business continuity plans in the context of this pandemic, including taking steps in an effort to help
keep our workforces healthy and safe. The spread of COVID-19 has caused us to modify our business practices (including employee travel,
employee work locations in certain cases, and cancellation of physical participation in certain meetings, events and conferences), and
we expect to take further actions as may be required or recommended by government authorities or as we determine are in the best interests
of our employees, customers and other business partners. We are also working with our suppliers to understand the existing and future
negative impacts to our supply chain and take actions in an effort to mitigate such impacts. Due to the speed with which the COVID-19
situation is developing, the global breadth of its spread and the range of governmental and community reactions thereto, there is uncertainty
around its duration and ultimate impact; therefore, any negative impact on our overall financial and operating results (including without
limitation our liquidity) cannot be reasonably estimated at this time, but the pandemic could lead to extended disruption of economic
activity and the impact on our financial and operating results could be material.
Disposal of land use right and
production facility for repayment of debt
The Company completed
its sale of industrial land and production facility in Shanghai through an administratively organized private sale on June 16, 2021.
Through the sale, the Company’s subsidiary Shanghai Zongbao is able to satisfy its debt obligations due to Agricultural Bank of
China and Shanghai Zhongta Construction and Engineering Co., Ltd. and improve its cash position. As a result of the sale, Agricultural
Bank of China received RMB 35,632,193.36, Shanghai Zhongta Construction and Engineering Co., Ltd. received RMB 26,000,000 and Shanghai
Zongbao received the remaining RMB 7,921,902.28.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our discussion
and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our consolidated financial statements, which have
been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these financial statements
requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. We
evaluate, on an on-going basis, our estimates for reasonableness as changes occur in our business environment. We base our estimates
on experience, the use of independent third-party specialists, and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable
under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities
that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or
conditions.
Critical accounting
policies are defined as those that are reflective of significant judgments, estimates and uncertainties, and potentially result
in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. We believe the following are our critical accounting
policies:
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated
financial statements have been prepared in conformity with US GAAP. The basis of accounting differs from that used in the statutory accounts
of the Company, which are prepared in accordance with the accounting principles of the PRC (“PRC GAAP”). The differences
between US GAAP and PRC GAAP have been adjusted in these consolidated financial statements. The Company’s functional currency is
the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”); however, the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been translated and presented
in United States Dollars (“USD”).
Liquidity and Going Concern
As reflected in the accompanying
consolidated financial statements, we had net accumulated deficit of $8,336,197 and $8,596,332 as of March 31, 2021 and December 31,
2020, respectively. Our cash balances as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were $1,208,454 and $348,834, respectively. We had current
liability of $17,177,944 and $21,161,217 at March 31,2021 and December 31, 2020 respectively, which would be due within the next 12 months.
In addition, we had a working capital of $5,352,319 and $5,145,436 at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.
As a result of the improved
liquidity since last fiscal year, the Company has resolved the going concern issue.
Principles of Consolidation
Muliang Viagoo consolidates
the following entities, including wholly-owned subsidiaries, Muliang HK, Shanghai Mufeng, Viagoo, and its wholly controlled variable
interest entities, Muliang Industry, and Zhongbao, 60% controlled Agritech Development, 99% controlled Fukang, 65% controlled Zhonglian,
80% controlled Yunnan Muliang and 51% controlled Heilongjiang. The 40% equity interest holder of Agritech Development, 1% equity interest
holders in Fukang, 35% equity interest holders in Zhonglian, 20% interest in Yunnan Muliang and 49% equity interest in Heilongjiang are
accounted as non-controlling interest in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
The variable interest
entities consolidated for which the Company is deemed the primary beneficiary. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions
have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates
In preparing financial
statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements, as well as the
reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates, required by management, include
the recoverability of long-lived assets and the valuation of inventories. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Accounts Receivable
We state accounts
receivable at cost, net of allowance for doubtful accounts. Based on our past experience and current practice in the PRC, management
provides for an 100% allowance for doubtful accounts equivalent to those accounts that are not collected within one year, and
50% for receivables outstanding for longer than six months. It is management’s belief that the current bad debt allowance
adequately reflects an appropriate estimate based on management’s judgment.
Inventory Valuation
We value our fertilizer inventories
at the lower of cost, determined on a weighted average basis, and net realizable value (the estimated market price). Substantially all
inventory expenses, packaging and supplies are valued by the weighted average method.
Revenue Recognition
On January 1, 2018, the
Company adopted ASC 606 using the modified retrospective method. Results for the reporting period beginning after January 1, 2018 are
presented under ASC 606, while prior period amounts have not been adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the Company’s
historic accounting under Topic 605.
Management has determined
that the adoption of ASC 606 did not impact the Company’s previously reported financial statements in any prior period nor did
it result in a cumulative effect adjustment to opening retained earnings.
Revenue for sale of products
is derived from contracts with customers, which primarily include the sale of fertilizer products and environmental protection equipment.
The Company’s sales arrangements do not contain variable consideration. The Company recognizes revenue at a point in time based
on management’s evaluation of when performance obligations under the terms of a contract with the customer are satisfied and control
of the products has been transferred to the customer. For vast majority of the Company’s product sales, the performance obligations
and control of the products transfer to the customer when products are delivered, and customer acceptance is made.
Revenue for logistics-related
service is derived from Viagoo subsidiaries. Through an online service platform, the company provides the operation management service
to support customers. For VTM service, revenue is charged to carriers based on certain percentage of the freight charges. For VES service,
revenue is recognized based on monthly subscription by vehicles and by users. For system integration service, revenue is recognized over
time based on the progress of project and annual maintenance service.
Pursuant to the guidance
of ASC Topic 840, rent shall be reported as income by lessors over the lease term as it becomes receivable. The Company
leased part of the building of the Shanghai new plant to third parties as a warehouse. The Company recognizes building leasing revenue
over the beneficial period described by the agreement, as the revenue is realized or realizable and earned.
The Company recognized
rental income from leasing a portion of its manufacturing facility located in Shanghai to third parties. For the years ended December
31, 2020 and 2019, rental income was $54,277 and $194,663. There is no rental income occurred for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts
for income taxes under the provision of FASB ASC 740-10, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities
for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this
method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of
assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each period end based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates
applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established,
when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
New Accounting Standards
In February 2016,
the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02 (ASU 2016-02) “Leases (Topic 842)”. ASU 2016-02 requires a
lessee to recognize in the statement of financial position a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use
asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. ASU 2016-02 is effective for interim and annual reporting
periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. For finance leases, a lessee is required to do the following:
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Recognize
a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, in the statement
of financial position
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Recognize
interest on the lease liability separately from amortization of the right-of-use asset in the statement of comprehensive income
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Classify
repayments of the principal portion of the lease liability within financing activities and payments of interest on the lease
liability and variable lease payments within operating activities in the statement of cash flows.
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For operating leases,
a lessee is required to do the following:
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Recognize
a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, in the statement
of financial position
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Recognize
a single lease cost, calculated so that the cost of the lease is allocated over the lease term on a generally straight-line
basis
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Classify
all cash payments within operating activities in the statement of cash flows.
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In July 2018, the
FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-11 (ASU 2018-11), which amends ASC 842 so that entities may elect not to recast
their comparative periods in transition (the “Comparatives Under 840 Option”). ASU 2018-11 allows entities to change
their date of initial application to the beginning of the period of adoption. In doing so, entities would:
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Apply
ASC 840 in the comparative periods.
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Provide the disclosures
required by ASC 840 for all periods that continue to be presented in accordance with ASC 840.
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Recognize the
effects of applying ASC 842 as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings for the period of adoption.
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In addition, the
FASB also issued a series of amendments to ASU 2016-02 that address the transition methods available and clarify the guidance
for lessor costs and other aspects of the new lease standard.
The management has reviewed
the accounting pronouncements and adopted the new standard on January 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective method of adoption.
In December 2019, the
FASB issued ASU 2019-12 - Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. This ASU provides an exception
to the general methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period when a year-to-date loss exceeds the anticipated
loss for the year. This update also (1) requires an entity to recognize a franchise tax (or similar tax) that is partially based
on income as an income-based tax and account for any incremental amount incurred as a non-income-based tax, (2) requires an entity
to evaluate when a step-up in the tax basis of goodwill should be considered part of the business combination in which goodwill
was originally recognized for accounting purposes and when it should be considered a separate transaction, and (3) requires that
an entity reflect the effect of an enacted change in tax laws or rates in the annual effective tax rate computation in the interim
period that includes the enactment date. The standard is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption on its consolidated
financial statements.
In August 2018, the
FASB issued ASU 2018-13, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), – Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure
Requirements for Fair Value Measurement,” which makes a number of changes meant to add, modify or remove certain disclosure
requirements associated with the movement amongst or hierarchy associated with Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 fair value measurements.
The amendments in this Update modify the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements based on the concepts in FASB Concepts
Statement, Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting—Chapter 8: Notes to Financial Statements, including the consideration
of costs and benefits. The amendments on changes in unrealized gains and losses, the range and weighted average of significant
unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements, and the narrative description of measurement uncertainty
should be applied prospectively for only the most recent interim or annual period presented in the initial fiscal year of adoption.
All other amendments should be applied retrospectively to all periods presented upon their effective date. The amendments are
effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years,
with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impacts of ASU 2018-13 on its consolidated financial
statements.
In December 2019, the FASB
issued ASU 2019-12 – Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. This ASU provides an exception to the
general methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period when a year-to-date loss exceeds the anticipated loss for the year.
This update also (1) requires an entity to recognize a franchise tax (or similar tax) that is partially based on income as an income-based
tax and account for any incremental amount incurred as a non-income-based tax, (2) requires an entity to evaluate when a step-up in the
tax basis of goodwill should be considered part of the business combination in which goodwill was originally recognized for accounting
purposes and when it should be considered a separate transaction, and (3) requires that an entity reflect the effect of an enacted change
in tax laws or rates in the annual effective tax rate computation in the interim period that includes the enactment date. The standard
is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently
in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption on its consolidated financial statements.
The Company believes
that there were no other accounting standards recently issued that had or are expected to have a material impact on our financial
position or results of operations.
Results of Operations
We are principally engaged
in the organic fertilizer manufacture and distribution business in the PRC, which account for 88% of our total revenue for the three
months ended March 31, 2021 and 96.2% of our total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2020, respectively.
As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak in December 2019 and continuing
in the year of 2020, the Company’s businesses, results of operations, financial position and cash flows were adversely affected
in 2020. Evidently, our operating scale shrank significantly over the whole year of 2020. However, the COVID-19 outbreak was under control
for the three months ended March 31, 2021 in China. We are currently growing our revenue at a steady rate and anticipate continued growth
in 2021.
Operating Results for the Three Months
Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
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Three Months Ended
March 31,
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|
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|
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2021
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|
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2020
|
|
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Fluctuation
|
|
|
|
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|
|
$
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|
|
$
|
|
|
$
|
|
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%
|
|
Revenues-fertilizer
|
|
|
1,384,814
|
|
|
|
1,384,814
|
|
|
|
630,694
|
|
|
|
83.63
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%
|
Revenues-logistic
|
|
|
184,154
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
184,154
|
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
Revenues-agricultural products
|
|
|
119
|
|
|
|
84,827
|
|
|
|
(84,708
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)
|
|
|
-99.86
|
%
|
Subtotal of revenue
|
|
|
1,569,087
|
|
|
|
838,947
|
|
|
|
730,140
|
|
|
|
87.03
|
%
|
Cost-fertilizer
|
|
|
803,229
|
|
|
|
448,264
|
|
|
|
354,965
|
|
|
|
79.19
|
%
|
Cost-logistic
|
|
|
97,523
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
97,523
|
|
|
|
N/A
|
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Cost-agricultural products
|
|
|
89
|
|
|
|
85,580
|
|
|
|
(85,491
|
)
|
|
|
-99.90
|
%
|
Subtotal of cost
|
|
|
900,841
|
|
|
|
533,844
|
|
|
|
366,997
|
|
|
|
68.75
|
%
|
Gross profit
|
|
|
668,246
|
|
|
|
305,103
|
|
|
|
363,143
|
|
|
|
119.02
|
%
|
Gross margin
|
|
|
42.59
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%
|
|
|
36.37
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%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General and administrative expenses
|
|
|
328,692
|
|
|
|
457,046
|
|
|
|
(128,354
|
)
|
|
|
-28.08
|
%
|
Selling expenses
|
|
|
71,520
|
|
|
|
7,447
|
|
|
|
64,073
|
|
|
|
860.39
|
%
|
Total operating expenses
|
|
|
400,212
|
|
|
|
464,493
|
|
|
|
(64,281
|
)
|
|
|
-13.84
|
%
|
Income(loss) from operations
|
|
|
268,034
|
|
|
|
(159,390
|
)
|
|
|
427,424
|
|
|
|
-268.16
|
%
|
Other income (expense):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(16,838
|
)
|
|
|
(98,623
|
)
|
|
|
81,785
|
|
|
|
-82.93
|
%
|
Rent income, net
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,617
|
|
|
|
(2,617
|
)
|
|
|
-100.00
|
%
|
Other income (expense), net
|
|
|
9,308
|
|
|
|
(1,333
|
)
|
|
|
10,641
|
|
|
|
-798.27
|
%
|
Total other income (expense)
|
|
|
(7,530
|
)
|
|
|
(97,339
|
)
|
|
|
89,809
|
|
|
|
-92.26
|
%
|
Income before income taxes
|
|
|
260,504
|
|
|
|
(256,729
|
)
|
|
|
517,233
|
|
|
|
-201.47
|
%
|
Income taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
Net income
|
|
|
260,504
|
|
|
|
(256,729
|
)
|
|
|
517,233
|
|
|
|
-201.47
|
%
|
Revenue
Total revenue for fertilizer increased from
$754,120 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 to $1,384,814 for the three months ended March 31, 2021, which represented an increase
of $630,694, or approximately 83.63%. The increase in revenue was mainly due to the impact of COVID-19 for the three months ended March
31, 2020, and the recovery from COVID-19 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. Some large customers suspended purchasing our fertilizer
products during the pandemic period. And most of them have returned to normal business operation. Traditionally, we experience some
seasonality in our sales. We tend to sell more fertilizer products in the second half of the year. Additionally, there has been a general
recovery in the economy after the height of the pandemic. We expect to see a trend of improving sales as the pandemic moves further into
the past.
Cost of sales
Cost of sales for fertilizer increased from
$448,264 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 to $803,229 for the three months ended March 31, 2021, which represented an increase
of approximately $354,965, or 79.19%. The increase in cost of revenue for fertilizer was in line with the increase in revenue.
Gross profit
The gross profit increased from $305,856 for
the three months ended March 31, 2020 $581,585 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The gross margin on fertilizer
increased from 40.56% for the three months ended March 31, 2020 to 42.00% for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
Expenses
We incurred $71,520 in selling expenses
for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $7,447 for the three months ended March 31, 2020. We incurred $328,692 in general
and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $457,046 for the three months ended March 31, 2020.
Total selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $64,281, or 13.84% for the three months ended March 31, 2021 as compared
to the same period in 2020. Our selling expenses increased by $64,073 and our general and administrative expenses decreased by $128,354.
We expect our general and administrative expenses to increase in the near future, if we successfully complete our public offering.
Interest income (expense)
We incurred $16,838 in interest expense
during the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared with an interest expense of $98,623 for the three months ended March 31,
2020.
Net income
Our net income was $260,504 for the three
months ended March 31, 2021, compared with a net loss of $256,729 for the three months ended March 31, 2020, representing an
increase of $517,233.
Operating Results for the Years Ended December
31, 2020 and 2019
|
|
Years Ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
Fluctuation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
%
|
|
Revenues-fertilizer
|
|
|
10,548,324
|
|
|
|
12,178,231
|
|
|
|
(1,629,907
|
)
|
|
|
-13.38
|
%
|
Revenues-logistic
|
|
|
378,853
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
378,853
|
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
Revenues-agricultural products
|
|
|
81,355
|
|
|
|
704,019
|
|
|
|
(622,664
|
)
|
|
|
-88.44
|
%
|
Subtotal of revenue
|
|
|
11,008,532
|
|
|
|
12,882,250
|
|
|
|
(1,873,718
|
)
|
|
|
-14.54
|
%
|
Cost-fertilizer
|
|
|
5,994,087
|
|
|
|
6,742,300
|
|
|
|
(748,213
|
)
|
|
|
-11.10
|
%
|
Cost-logistic
|
|
|
133,905
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
133,905
|
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
Cost-agricultural products
|
|
|
120,765
|
|
|
|
803,880
|
|
|
|
(683,115
|
)
|
|
|
-84.98
|
%
|
Subtotal of cost
|
|
|
6,248,757
|
|
|
|
7,546,180
|
|
|
|
(1,297,423
|
)
|
|
|
-17.19
|
%
|
Gross profit
|
|
|
4,759,775
|
|
|
|
5,336,070
|
|
|
|
(576,295
|
)
|
|
|
-10.80
|
%
|
Gross margin
|
|
|
43.24
|
%
|
|
|
41.42
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General and administrative expenses
|
|
|
2,677,054
|
|
|
|
1,557,906
|
|
|
|
1,119,148
|
|
|
|
71.84
|
%
|
Selling expenses
|
|
|
464,942
|
|
|
|
698,071
|
|
|
|
(233,129
|
)
|
|
|
-33.40
|
%
|
Total operating expenses
|
|
|
3,141,996
|
|
|
|
2,255,977
|
|
|
|
886,019
|
|
|
|
39.27
|
%
|
Income(loss) from operations
|
|
|
1,617,779
|
|
|
|
3,080,093
|
|
|
|
(1,462,314
|
)
|
|
|
-47.48
|
%
|
Other income (expense):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(700,030
|
)
|
|
|
(452,470
|
)
|
|
|
(247,560
|
)
|
|
|
54.71
|
%
|
Subsidy income
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
143,187
|
|
|
|
(143,187
|
)
|
|
|
-100.00
|
%
|
Rent net income
|
|
|
6,276
|
|
|
|
60,940
|
|
|
|
(54,664
|
)
|
|
|
-89.70
|
%
|
Other income (expense), net
|
|
|
(339,097
|
)
|
|
|
(120,915
|
)
|
|
|
(218,182
|
)
|
|
|
180.44
|
%
|
Total other income (expense)
|
|
|
(1,032,851
|
)
|
|
|
(369,258
|
)
|
|
|
(663,593
|
)
|
|
|
179.71
|
%
|
Income before income taxes
|
|
|
584,928
|
|
|
|
2,710,835
|
|
|
|
(2,125,907
|
)
|
|
|
-78.42
|
%
|
Income taxes
|
|
|
(394,979
|
)
|
|
|
505,456
|
|
|
|
(900,435
|
)
|
|
|
-178.14
|
%
|
Net income
|
|
|
979,907
|
|
|
|
2,205,379
|
|
|
|
(1,225,472
|
)
|
|
|
-55.57
|
%
|
Revenue
Total revenue for fertilizer decreased from $12,178,231 for the year
ended December 31, 2019 to $10,548,324 for the year ended December 31, 2020, which represented a decrease of $1,629,907, or approximately
13.38%. The decrease in revenue was mainly due to the impact of COVID-19. Some large customers, such as Huizhou Sijilv Agricultural Products
Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Nonggengshen Planting Cooperative, and Guangzhou Zhichangwang Planting Cooperative, suspended to purchase our fertilizer
products during the pandemic period. As the economy is recovering , we expect to increase our sales significantly in the near future.
Cost of sales
Cost of sales for fertilizer decreased from
$6,742,300 for the year ended December 31, 2019 to $5,994,087 for the year ended December 31, 2020, which represented a decrease of approximately
$748,213, or 11.10%. The decrease in cost of revenue was in line with the decrease in revenue.
Gross profit
The gross profit for fertilizer decreased
from $5,435,931 for the year ended December 31, 2019 to gross profit of $4,554,237 for the year ended December 31, 2020. The gross margin
increased from 41.42% for the year ended December 31, 2019 to 43.24% for the year ended December 31, 2020. The gross margin kept stable.
Expenses
We incurred $464,942 in selling expenses for
the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to $698,071 for the year ended December 31, 2019. We incurred $2,677,054 in general and administrative
expenses for the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to $1,557,906 for the year ended December 31, 2019. Total selling, general and
administrative expenses increased by $886,019, or 39.27% for the year ended December 31, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019.
Our selling expenses decreased by $233,129 and our general and administrative expenses increased by $1,119,148. The decrease in our selling
expenses was mainly due to the decrease in salaries expense, travelling expense, etc., for selling department. The increase in general
and administrative expenses was due to increased professional expenses relating to our public offering for the year ended December 31,
2020. We expect our general and administrative expense to continue increase for the next year, if we successfully complete our public
offering.
Interest income (expense)
We incurred $700,030 in interest expense during
the year ended December 31, 2020, compared with interest expense of $452,470 for the year ended December 31, 2019. The increased interest
expense reflects the increased loan balance as of December 31, 2020.
Net Income
Our net income was $979,907 for the year ended
December 31, 2020, compared with net income of $2,205,379 for the year ended December 31, 2019, representing a decrease of $1,470,420,
or 55.57%. The significant decrease in net income was mainly due to the decrease in revenue, the increase in operating expense, and lesser
government subsidy income for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity is the ability of a company to generate
funds to support its current and future operations, satisfy its obligations and otherwise operate on an ongoing basis.
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
and 2020
At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 our
net current assets (working capital) was $5,352,319 and $5,145,436, respectively. We have financed our operations over the three months
ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 primarily through proceeds from net cash inflow from operations.
The components of cash flows are discussed
below:
|
|
For the Three Months Ended March
31,
|
|
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
|
|
$
|
904,657
|
|
|
$
|
795,742
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
|
|
|
(19,879
|
)
|
|
|
(892,590
|
)
|
Exchange rate effect on cash
|
|
|
(25,158
|
)
|
|
|
(953
|
)
|
Net cash inflow (outflow)
|
|
$
|
859,620
|
|
|
$
|
(97,801
|
)
|
Cash Used in Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
was $904,657 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The net cash inflow consisted primarily of net income of $260,504, depreciation
and amortization of $132,737, a decrease of $4,404,317 in account receivable, an increase of $354,191 in other payable, a decrease of
$187,446 in prepayment, which were offset by a decrease of $4,290,253 in accounts payable and accrued payables, an increase of $18,521
in inventory.
Net cash provided by operating activities
was $795,742 for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The net cash inflow consisted primarily of a decrease of $1,006,497 in account
receivable, a decrease of $84,977 in prepayment, an increase of $60,246 in advance from customers, which were offset by the net loss
of $256,729, a decrease of $381,133 in account payable.
Cash used in Investing Activities
There is no cash flow in investing activities
for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.
Cash Used in Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities was
$19,879 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. During the period, cash used in financing activities mainly consisted of the proceeds
from related parties of $16,547, and repayment of short-term loan of $36,426.
Net cash used in financing activities was
$892,590 for the three months ended March 31, 2020. During the period, cash used in financing activities consisted of the repayment to
related parties of $779,010, and repayment of short-term loan of $113,580.
We anticipate that our current cash reserves
plus cash from our operating activities will not be sufficient to meet our ongoing obligations and fund our operations for the next twelve
months. As a result, we will need to seek additional funding in the near future. We currently do not have a specific plan of how we will
obtain such funding; however, we anticipate that additional funding will be in the form of equity financing from the sale of shares of
our common stock or renewing our current obligations with lenders. We may also seek to obtain short-term loans from our directors or
unrelated parties. Additional funding may not be available, or at acceptable terms, to us at this time. If we are unable to obtain additional
financing, we may be required to reduce the scope of our business development activities, which could harm our business plans, financial
condition and operating results.
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
At December 31,
2020 and December 31, 2019 our working capital was $5,145,436 and working capital deficit was $6,213,140, respectively. The significant
improvement in our working capital deficit was reflecting faster increase in our current assets, especially the significant increase
in account receivable balance.
We have financed our operations over the years
ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 primarily through proceeds from stock issuance and advances from related parties, and net cash inflow
from operations.
The components of cash flows are discussed
below:
|
|
For the Years Ended
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
2019
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
|
|
$
|
1,807,790
|
|
|
$
|
3,759,100
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
|
|
|
(75,346
|
)
|
|
|
(1,318,129
|
)
|
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
|
|
|
(1,368,247
|
)
|
|
|
(2,277,001
|
)
|
Exchange rate effect on cash
|
|
|
(119,231
|
)
|
|
|
(72,880
|
)
|
Net cash inflow (outflow)
|
|
$
|
244,966
|
|
|
$
|
91,090
|
|
Cash provided by Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
was $1,807,790 for the year ended December 31, 2020. Cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2020 consisted
primarily of net income of $979,907, which was adjusted by depreciation and amortization of $965,296, and deferred income tax assets
of $429,232. The Company had an increase of $3,974,562 in account payables, an increase of $870,166 in other payable, which were offset
by an increase of $6,121,606 in accounts receivable, and an increase of $125,255 in inventory.
Net cash provided by operating activities
was $3,759,100 for the year ended December 31, 2019. Cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2019 consisted
primarily of net income of $2,205,379 which was adjusted by depreciation and amortization of $1,066,196. The Company had an increase
of $745,653 in account payable, a decrease of $1,161,433 in prepaid expense, an increase of $1,596,839 in other payable, which was offset
by an increase of $3,744,204 in accounts receivable.
Cash used in Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities was
$75,346 for the year ended December 31, 2020. The investment activity was payments made for construction in progress.
Net cash used in investing activities was
$1,318,129 for the year ended December 31, 2019. The investment activity was payments made for construction in progress.
Cash used in Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities was
$1,368,247 for the year ended December 31, 2020. During the period, cash used in financing activities consisted of repayment of $845,807
to related party, short term loan repayment of $802,440, and proceeds from issuing common stock of $280,000.
Net cash used in financing activities was
$2,277,001 for the year ended December 31, 2019. During the year, cash provided by financing activities included repayment to related
parties of $2,434,949, and repayment of short-term loans of $149,885, which were partly offset by proceeds from third party individual
of $307,833.
We anticipate that our current cash reserves
plus cash from our operating activities will not be sufficient to meet our ongoing obligations and fund our operations for the next twelve
months. As a result, we will need to seek additional funding in the near future. We are looking to obtain additional funding through
equity financing in the secondary market, and/or renewing our current obligations with loaners. We may also seek to obtain short-term
loans from our directors or unrelated parties. Additional funding may not be available, or at acceptable terms, to us at this time. If
we are unable to obtain additional financing, we may be required to reduce the scope of our business development activities, which could
harm our business plans, financial condition and operating results.
Contractual Commitments and Commitments
for Capital Expenditure
Contractual Commitments
The following table summarizes our contractual
obligations as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 and the effect those obligations are expected to have on our liquidity and cash
flow in future periods.
|
|
Payments Due by Period as of
March 31, 2021
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Less than 1 Year
|
|
|
2 – 3 Years
|
|
|
4 – 5 Years
|
|
|
Over 5 Years
|
|
Contractual obligations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loans
|
|
$
|
5,984,040
|
|
|
$
|
4,563,377
|
|
|
$
|
1,420,663
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
Others
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
$
|
5,984,040
|
|
|
$
|
4,563,377
|
|
|
$
|
1,420,663
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
|
Payments Due by Period as of December 31, 2020
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Less than 1 Year
|
|
|
1 – 3 Years
|
|
|
3 – 5 Years
|
|
|
Over 5 Years
|
|
Contractual obligations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loans
|
|
$
|
5,996,927
|
|
|
$
|
4,571,452
|
|
|
$
|
1,425,475
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
Others
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
$
|
5,996,927
|
|
|
$
|
4,571,452
|
|
|
$
|
1,425,475
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
Commitments for Capital Expenditure
There were no non-cancelable commitments for
capital expenditure as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2021.
Off Balance Sheet Items
We do not have any
off-balance sheet arrangements that we are required to disclose pursuant to these regulations. In the ordinary course of business,
we enter into operating lease commitments, purchase commitments and other contractual obligations. These transactions are recognized
in our financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.
BUSINESS
Overview
We primarily engage in the manufacturing
and distribution of organic fertilizer and the sales of agricultural products in the PRC. Our organic fertilizer products are sold
under our brand names “Zongbao,” “Fukang,” and “Muliang.”
Through our patented technology,
we process crop straw (including corn, rice, wheat, cotton, and other crops) into high quality organic nutritious fertilizers that are
easily absorbed by crops in three hours. Straws are common agricultural by-products. In PRC, farmers usually remove the straw stubble
that are remains after grains, by burning them in order to continue farming on the same land. These activities have resulted in significant
air pollution, and they damage the surface structure of the soil with loss of nutrients. We turn waste into treasure by transforming
the straws into organic fertilizer, which also effectively reduces air pollution. The straw organic fertilizer we produce does not contain
the heavy metals, antibiotics and harmful bacteria that are common in the traditional manure fertilizer. Our fertilizers also provide
optimum levels of primary plant nutrients, including multi-minerals, proteins and carbohydrates that promote the healthiest soils capable
of growing the healthy crops and vegetables. It can effectively reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides as well as reduce
the penetration of large chemical fertilizers and pesticides into the soil, thus avoiding water pollution. Therefore, our fertilizer
can effectively improve the fertility of soil, and the quality and safety of agricultural products.
We generated our revenue
mainly from our organic fertilizers, which accounted for approximately 95.82% and 94.5% of our total revenue for the years ended
December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. We currently have two integrated factories in Weihai City, Shandong Province, PRC to produce
our organic fertilizers, which have been in operation since August 2015. We plan to improve the technology for our existing straw organic
fertilizer production lines in the following aspects: (i) adopt more advanced automatic control technology for raw material feed to shorten
the processing time of raw material, and (ii) manufacture powdered organic fertilizer instead of granular organic fertilizer production
in order to avoid the drying and cooling process, as such will increase our production capacity.
With the focus of producing
organic fertilizers, we also engage in the business of selling agriculture food products including apples, and as a sales agent for other
large agriculture companies in the PRC. In 2014, we rented 350 mu (about 57.66 acres) of mountainous land as an apple orchard. The sales
of apples generated less than 1% of our total revenue for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019. We expect to generate more revenues
from the sales of apples as the apple orchards become more mature in the next few years.
In addition, we plan to engage in the processing and distribution of
black goat products, with business commencing at the end of 2021. We are currently constructing a deep-processing slaughterhouse and processing
plant which is expected to have the capacity of slaughtering 200,000 black goats per year in Chuxiong City, Yunnan Province, in China.
Our black goat processing products will include goat rib lets, goat loin roast, goat loin chops, goat rack, goat leg, goat shoulder, goat
leg shanks, ground goat meat, goat stew meat, whole goat, half goat, lamb viscera, etc. We expect to start generating revenue from the
black goat products in 2021.
Our 42,895 square meters
of industrial land and 28,549 square meters of factory and office space located in Jinshan District, Shanghai was sold to the highest
bidder for RMB 74.52 Million (US$11.42 million), and the buyer’s funds have been placed in escrow administered by the court. The
Court has distributed the funds to the mortgagee bank and contractor in April 2021. Our assets include (i) 22,511 square meters of industrial
land and 10,373 square meters of plant area and straw organic fertilizer production line in Weihai City, Shandong Province, and (ii)
more than $2 million investment of land use right and the black goat slaughtering and processing plant located in Shuangbai County, Chuxiong
City, Yunnan Province, China.
As the factory area in
Jinshan District, Shanghai City is too close to the urban area to produce straw organic fertilizer, some factory buildings, office buildings
and spare land in Jinshan District, Shanghai City, were leased to third parties. In August, 2020, the land use right and building of
this factory was listed on Taobao’s online auction platform for sale by the Shanghai Jinshan People’s Court. The sale price
achieved after competitive biddings was RMB 74,515,000 (approximately $11.42 million). Based on this, we have entered into a settlement
agreement with the lienholders of the property and all liens and legal claims attached to our subsidiary Shanghai Zongbao was cleared
on April 3rd 2021. We plan to use the remaining sales proceeds for general working capital needs. The manufacturing base for
the project of Shanghai Zongbao has already been relocated to our property in Weihai and therefore the sale of the land use rights and
building facility has no material adverse impact on our operations.
Corporation History and Structure
The following diagram
illustrates and assumes the completion of the Reorganization, including consolidation of our subsidiaries and VIEs:
Shanghai Muliang Industry
Co., Ltd. (referred to herein as “Muliang Industry”) was incorporated in PRC on December 7, 2006 as a limited liability
company, owned 95% by Lirong Wang and 5% by Zongfang Wang. Muliang Industry through its own operations and its subsidiaries is
engaged in the business of developing, manufacturing and selling organic fertilizers and bio-organic fertilizers for use in the
agricultural industry.
On May 27, 2013, Muliang
Industry entered into and consummated an equity purchase agreement whereby it acquired 99% of the outstanding equity of Weihai
Fukang Bio-Fertilizer Co., Ltd. (“Fukang”), a corporation organized under the laws of the People’s Republic of
China. Fukang was incorporated in Weihai City, Shandong Province on January 6, 2009. Fukang is focused on the distribution of organic
fertilizers and the development of new bio-organic fertilizers. As a result of the completion of the transaction, Fukang became
a 99% owned subsidiary of Muliang Industry, with the remaining 1% equity interest owned by Mr. Hui Song.
On July 11, 2013,
Muliang Industry established a wholly owned subsidiary, Shanghai Muliang Viagoo Development Co., Ltd. (“Agritech Development”)
in Shanghai, China. On November 6, 2013, Muliang Industry sold 40% of the outstanding equity of Agritech Development to Mr. Jianping
Zhang for consideration of approximately $65,000 or RMB 400,000. Agritech Development does not currently conduct any operations.
On July 17, 2013,
Muliang Industry entered into an equity purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding equity of Shanghai Zongbao Environmental
Construction Co., Ltd. (“Shanghai Zongbao”) with consideration of approximately $3.2 million or RMB 20 million, effectively
becoming the wholly-owned subsidiary of Muliang Industry. Shanghai Zongbao was incorporated in Shanghai on January 25, 2008. Shanghai
Zongbao processes and distributes organic fertilizers. Shanghai Zongbao wholly owns Shanghai Zongbao Environmental Construction
Co., Ltd. Cangzhou Branch (“Zongbao Cangzhou”).
On August 21, 2014,
Muliang Agricultural Limited (“Muliang HK”) was incorporated in Hong Kong as an investment holding company.
On January 27, 2015, Muliang
HK incorporated a wholly foreign-owned enterprise, Shanghai Mufeng Investment Consulting Co., Ltd (“Shanghai Mufeng”), in
China.
On July 8, 2015, Mullan
Agritech entered into certain stock purchase agreement with Muliang Agriculture, Inc., pursuant to which Mullan Agritech, for a
consideration of $5,000, acquired 100% interest in Muliang HK and its wholly-owned subsidiary Shanghai Mufeng. Both Muliang HK
and Shanghai Mufeng are controlled by the Company’s sole officer and director, Lirong Wang.
On July 23, 2015, Muliang
Industry established a wholly owned subsidiary, Shanghai Muliang Agricultural Sales Co., Ltd. (“Muliang Sales”) in
Shanghai, China.
On September 3, 2015,
Mullan Agritech effected a split of its outstanding common stock resulting in an aggregate of 150,525,000 shares outstanding of
which 120,000,000 were owned by Chenxi Shi, the founder of Mullan Agritech and its sole officer and director. The remaining 30,525,000
were held by a total of 39 investors.
On January 11, 2016,
Mullan Agritech issued 129,475,000 shares of its common stock to Lirong Wang for an aggregate consideration of $64,737.50. On the
same date, Chenxi Shi, the sole officer and director of Mullan Agritech on that date, transferred 120,000,000 shares of common
stock of the Company held by him to Lirong Wang for $800 pursuant to a transfer agreement.
On February 10, 2016,
Shanghai Mufeng entered into a set of contractual agreements known as Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”) Agreements,
including (1) Exclusive Technical Consulting and Service Agreement, (2) Equity Pledge Agreement, and (3) Call Option Cooperation
Agreement, with Muliang Industry, and its Principal Shareholders. As a result of the Stock Purchase Agreement and the set of VIE
Agreements, Shanghai Muliang Industry Co., Ltd., along with its consolidated subsidiaries, became entities controlled by Mullan
Agritech, whereby Mullan Agritech would derive all substantial economic benefit generated by Muliang Industry and its subsidiaries.
As a result, Mullan
Agritech has a direct wholly-owned subsidiary, Muliang HK and an indirectly wholly owned subsidiary Shanghai Mufeng. Through its
VIE Agreements, Mullan Agritech exercises control over Muliang Industry. Muliang Industry has two wholly-owned subsidiaries (Shanghai
Zongbao and Muliang Sales), one 99% owned subsidiary (Fukang), one 60% owned subsidiary (Agritech Development), and one indirectly
wholly owned subsidiary Zongbao Cangzhou.
On June 6, 2016, Muliang
Industry established a wholly-owned subsidiary, namely, Muliang (Ningling) Bio-chemical Fertilizer Co. Ltd (“Ningling Fertilizer”)
in Henan Province, the central plain of China. Ningling Fertilizer is setup for a new production line of bio-chemical fertilizer
and has not begun any operation yet.
On July 7, 2016, Muliang
Industry established a subsidiary, namely, Zhonglian Huinong (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd (“Zhonglian”) in Beijing
City, China. Muliang Industry owns 65% shares of Zhonglian, and a third-party company, Zhongrui Huilian (Beijing) Technology Co.,
Ltd owns the other 35% shares. Zhonglian is to develop and operate an online agricultural products trading platform.
On October 27, 2016,
Muliang Industry established a subsidiary, namely, Yunnan Muliang Animal Husbandry Development Co., Ltd (“Yunnan Muliang”)
in Yunnan Province, China. Muliang Industry owns 55% shares of Yunnan Muliang, and a third-party company, Shuangbai County Development
Investment Co., Ltd. owns the other 45% shares. Yunnan Muliang was setup for the sales development of West China.
On October 12, 2017,
the Company canceled the registration of Ningling with the administration authorities for Industry and Commerce. Ningling has historically
been reported as a component of our operations and incurred $33,323 to loss before income taxes provisions for the year ended December
31, 2017. The termination does not constitute a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations or financial results
and as such, the termination is not classified as discontinued operations in our consolidated financial statements.
On June 19, 2020, the
Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Viagoo Pte Ltd. and all the shareholders of Viagoo for the acquisition
of 100% equity interest of Viagoo. Pursuant to the SEA, Muliang shall purchase from Viagoo Shareholders all of Viagoo Shareholder’s
right, title and interest in and to the Viagoo’s capital stock. The aggregate purchase price for the Shares shall be US$2,830,800,
payable in 1,011,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock, valued at $2.80 per share.
Muliang HK, Shanghai
Mufeng, Muliang Industry, Shanghai Zongbao, Zongbao Cangzhou, Muliang Sales, Fukang, Agritech Development, Yunnan Muliang, Zhonglian,
and Viagoo are referred to as subsidiaries. The Company and its consolidated subsidiaries are collectively referred to herein
as the “Company”, “we” and “us”, unless specific reference is made to an entity.
On April 4, 2019,
the Company’s Board of Directors and majority shareholder approved a 5 to 1 reverse stock split of all of the issued and
outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock, the change of corporate name from “Mullan Agritech Inc.” to
“Muliang Viagoo Inc.”, and the creation of one hundred million (100,000,000) shares of Blank Check Preferred Stock.
On April 5, 2019, we
filed a Certificate of Amendment to our Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to reflect
the Name Change and to authorize the creation of Blank Check Preferred Stock. As a result, the capital stock of the Company consists
of 500,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.0001 par value, and 100,000,000 shares of blank check preferred stock, $0.0001 par value.
To the fullest extent permitted by the laws of the State of Nevada, as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended or supplemented,
the Board of Directors may fix and determine the designations, rights, preferences or other variations of each class or series
within each class of preferred stock of the Company. The Company may issue the shares of stock for such consideration as may be
fixed by the Board of Directors.
On April 16, 2019,
we filed a Certificate of Change to our Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to reflect
the reverse stock split. Any fractional shares are to be rounded up to whole shares. The reverse stock split does not affect the
par value or the number of authorized shares of common stock of the Company.
The reverse stock split
and the name change took effect on May 7, 2019. In connection with the name change, our stock symbol changed to “MULG”.
On June 26, 2020,
the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of the State of the State of
Nevada, changing its name from “Muliang Agritech, Inc.” to “Muliang Viagoo Technology, Inc.”.
Our Industry
The Status and Market Demand of Straw Organic Fertilizer
Industry in China
Straw in China
is in a large quantity, and has wide variety and broad distribution. The annual output of straw is more than 700 million tons,
according to the China Industry Information Network’s report on “2017 China Straw Resource Reserves and Utilization
Market Overview.” Straw contains more than 3 million tons of nitrogen, more than 700,000 tons of phosphorus and nearly 7
million tons of potassium, equivalent to more than a quarter of China’s current fertilizer amount of use and equivalent
to 300 million tons of standard coal. However, nearly 100 million tons of straws are burned directly in the fields every year,
which not only seriously damages the beneficial bacteria in the soil surface, but also directly leads to severe air pollution
and increases the greenhouse effect. With the significant amount of production of straws in China, so long as part of the straw
can be recycled every year, it will bring huge sustainable recycling resources to the fertilizer industry. On November 25, 2015,
the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Environmental
Protection jointly issued a notice, requiring the utilization rate of straw to exceed 85% by 2020.
Market demand in
China for organic fertilizer is significant. According to the National Bureau of Statistics in 2019, the China national sales
volume of organic fertilizers in 2018 was 133.42 million tons. According to the current policy of encouraging less use of chemical
fertilizer, improving the quality of agricultural products and restoring land, it is estimated that the demand of organic fertilizers
will increase to 180 million tons by 2020. At the same time, according to a governmental advocate of increasing proportion of
organic fertilizer to 50% of the total use of fertilizer, the demand in China for organic fertilizer will reach more than 500
million tons by 2030.
The Environmental Considerations of Promoting Straw Organic
Fertilizer
Less Air Pollution.
Even if each county area builds a 100,000 tons of straw disposal factories, 100 counties in total can approximately reduce 10
million tons of straw burning, reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 15 million tons, and reduce a large number of carbon monoxide,
volatile organic particles (PM), nitrogen oxides, benzene, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and other harmful gases.
Less soil pollution,
more environment restoration. Straw is a circulating agricultural resource and the best organic fertilizer resource, according
to Baidu. Straw organic fertilizer is also the main measure to convert wasteland, tidal flat and saline-alkali land into arable
land, to transform barren land into medium-low yield field and to upgrade medium-low yield field to high-quality fertile field.
Less water pollution.
The utilization rate of traditional chemical fertilizers is generally below 30%, and 70% of the dissolved chemical fertilizers
directly enter the underground water bodies and flow into rivers, resulting in eutrophication of water bodies. Increasing the application
of organic fertilizer is one of the important methods to reduce water pollution.
The High Growth of Logistics and
Last Mile Delivery Market in China
According to research
done by Reportlinker.com (https://www.reportlinker.com/p05819554/Global-Last-Mile-Delivery-Industry.html?utm_source=GNW), the
global last mile delivery market is estimated to reach USD 53.4 billion by 2027. China, the world’s second largest economy
is expected to reach a market size of USD 9.3 billion by the year 2027, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%
over the analysis period of 2020 to 2027.
With Muliang Viagoo’s
last mile delivery platform, we are placed in a good position to aggregate the carriers and merchant’s orders, taking advantage
of the route optimization and tracking technologies to drive down the cost per delivery. The platform is able to expand beyond
Muliang’s business network of organic fertilizer supplies to food distribution, restaurants and eCommerce merchants.
Our Products
We are committed to ensuring
the quality of our agricultural products. We aim to provide high-quality and environmentally friendly straw organic fertilizer for our
customers. Our organic fertilizers are the products of natural decomposition and are easy for plants to absorb and digest. Our powder
form fertilizer maximizes the survival rate of microorganisms, ensures faster nutrient absorption and increases soil improvement seed
and processing productivity. While we are primarily engaged in producing organic fertilizers, we also sell agriculture food products
such as apples. We generated our revenue mainly from our organic fertilizers, which constituted approximately 94.5% and 91.3% of
our total revenue for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The sales of apples generated less than 1% of
our total revenue for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. In addition, we engage in the processing and distribution of black goat products, with
business commencing at the end of 2021. We are currently constructing a deep-processing slaughterhouse and processing plant which is expected
to have the capacity of slaughtering 200,000 black goats per year in Chuxiong City, Yunnan Province, in China. We expect to start generating
revenue from the black goat products in 2021. The rest of our revenues for the last two fiscal years comes from the sales of agricultural foods
as an intermediate sales agent for large diary companies in China such as Bright Dairy & Food Co., Ltd., and Mengniu Dairy industry
Limited.
Organic Fertilizer
Our fertilizer products
are sold under our brand names “Zongbao,” “Fukang,” and “Muliang.” There are seven lines of
our organic fertilizers including:
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Soil
improvement and preparation fertilizer, which includes compound microbes, probiotics that can supplement microorganisms and
trace elements of soil. It can be used as both starter fertilizer and regular fertilizer;
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Root protection fertilizer, which is an organic nutrient water-soluble fertilizer that can help the growth of crops’ roots;
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Foliar nutrition fertilizer, which is a biological growth promoter to help customers take care of the foliar of their plants;
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Lower
pesticide residue fertilizer, which can help our customers reduce the usage of pesticide and enhance the resistance ability for
plants;
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Fruit special fertilizer which contains enhanced nutrient availability to increase plant performance;
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Fruit
tree fertilizer that promotes healthy roots and fruit growth and are ideal for all fruit trees and berries; and
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Corn and peanuts fertilizer that are specially used for corns and peanuts.
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Our organic fertilizer
contains all-purpose nutrition that can be used in the different stages of plant growth. It aims to increase soil fertility, improve
soil aggregate structure, provide nutrient absorption ability for crop, improve water retention capacity and improve fertilizer
utilization, thus creating a sustainable environment and healthy soil.
Agricultural Products (Food)
While concentrating on the development
of organic fertilizers, we are actively developing the agricultural food business.
Apple Orchard
In 2014, we leased 350 mu
(about 57.66 acres) of mountainous land as an apple farm and, for the purpose of using our own fertilizer to demonstrate the advantages
of our straw organic fertilizer. The selling of apples generated less than 1% of our total revenue for the fiscal years ended December
31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. As the apple trees become more mature, we expect to generate more revenues from the sales of apples
in the future.
Other Agricultural products
We are also acting
as intermediate sales agent for the agricultural products from large agricultural products companies, such as Bright Dairy &
Food Co., Ltd., Mengniu Dairy industry Limited, Haitian Flavoring & Food Co., Ltd. and Hangzhou Wahaha Group, etc.
Future Products
Black Goat Processing Products
Currently we engage in
the processing and distribution of black goat products, with business commencing at the end of 2021. We are currently constructing a
deep-processing slaughterhouse and processing plant which is expected to have the capacity of slaughtering 200,000 black goats per year
in Chuxiong City, Yunnan Province, in China. Our black goat processing products will include goat rib lets, goat loin roast, goat loin
chops, goat rack, goat leg, goat shoulder, goat leg shanks, ground goat meat, goat stew meat, whole goat, half goat, lamb viscera, etc.
We expect to start generating revenue from the black goat products in 2021.
Forage Grass
We are exploring the
options to use forage grass as an alternative for traditional feed for live-stocks. We currently have several research and development
projects with schools and institutions. See “Research and Development” below.
Integration with Viagoo
The Viagoo
business model includes the following main revenue streams. Viagoo Transport Marketplace (VTM) – This is the transaction
platform for shippers and carriers to list and accept delivery jobs. The platform provides sharing functions where a group of
shippers can share the transport fleet to some common places (e.g. shopping malls in the city). This service will reduce the waiting
time and fuels, resulting in huge cost savings.
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VTM provides single job and bulk
orders or API connection for job posting. The fees are pre-calculated based on distance,
areas, volume matric weight, types of goods, delivery options and time.
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Task
tracking – Shippers can track the delivery status if the option for tracking is
required.
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eWallet
option – eWallet will be used for the service purpose and payment will be deducted
from the eWallet stored value.
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Reports
– Delivery reports are available for shippers to track the performance and status
of the delivery operation.
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VTM is
charged to carriers based on certain percentage of the freight charges. Other add-on services like online insurance, rest stop
services will be a percentage charged to the service providers.
Viagoo
Enterprise Services (VES) - is a cloud based service that provides operations management to support the Transport and Logistics
team. With the use of the various modules, the carrier’s transport management is able to greatly optimise its resources
and achieve higher efficiency.
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Automatic
Scheduling – Delivery / Invoice data will be pushed to the VES for automatic schedule
to the driver via VES mobile app. The criteria of automatic scheduling are based on location,
time preference, route zoning. These criteria can be configured and fine-tuned as the
business progresses.
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Route
Optimisation – The system is able to automatically calculate the best routes based on various delivery points and constraints
such as “time window”. With route optimisation, the transport planner is able to handle new delivery addresses
dynamically. Also if there is a change in delivery plan due to various unforeseen circumstances such as vehicle breakdown,
customer last minute cancellation, the system is able to re-optimise quickly by pushing a button.
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VES
Driver app - Task tracking – Once the tasks are started, they will be tracked till the jobs are completed. If e-sign
is accepted, customers can sign and acknowledge the acceptance of goods using VES mobile sign feature built into the app or
by taking a photo of the signed invoices or deliver orders (usually the last page of the document).
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Customer
Notification – Customers will be notified via email upon the completion of the
delivery. A copy of the invoice / delivery order along with the signed copies will be
sent to customers (customer email list to be maintained in the system) via email.
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Reports
– Delivery reports are available for operations managers to track the performance and status of the delivery operations.
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VES
Temperature Sensor Tracking Services – This is an additional module for real-time tracking of temperature control (via
a GPS temperature tracking device installed in the truck) trucks for the purpose of preventing food waste and ensuring food
safety.
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VES is
charged based on a monthly subscription by vehicles and by users. It is integrated with VTM and jobs received via VTM can be assigned
and tracked automatically by VES.
Enterprise
Systems – This is a project based system integration. The Enterprise system is charged based on project price and annual
maintenance service fees. As Viagoo smart logistics platform gains acceptance in local markets, we expect business opportunities
to arise for us to custom build enterprise solutions in the healthcare as well as logistic sectors. For example, Parkway Pantai
Singapore is using us to custom build the online logistic job assignment and tracking of lab sample collection / delivery between
clinics / hospitals and lab. This is to facilitate efficient deployment of the delivery resources and to ensure compliance is
achieved in a tightly controlled fashion.
Viagoo’s
1st tier technology platform, codename VES (Viagoo Enterprise System) enables onboarding customers to seamlessly embark
on a digital transformation path to reduce costs and increase efficiencies with quick ROI (return of investments) and total cost
of ownership (TCO). Customers using VES effectively transformed their operations digitally instantly by having full visibility
and full control of operations, underpinned by logistical movements, traceability, status reporting, communications, operations
planning and data analytics for key business decisions.
Viagoo
platform (VES) is currently used by ST Synthesis, Horme Hardware, Strategic Marketing, Parkway Pantai, Bridgestone, Skyfast, Impetus,
KL Enviro, PN-I, P5, Servtouch and many others. Canon Singapore, Canon Malaysia, Ibiz (Navision ERP Vendor), Konica Minolta Singapore
are new partners onboarded as resellers of Viagoo VES.
Viagoo
has recently completed the development of the 2nd tier technology platform primarily for the “Transport Market
Place Community.” Coined as VTM (Viagoo Transportation Marketplace), the purpose is to allow “trading collaboration,
transportation crowd sourcing and resource sharing”. It creates a transport crowdsourcing eco-system between vested partners,
stakeholders, fleet owners, retailers, online shops, transport owners in which they can co-share resources to resolve transport
inadequacies and achieve a demand to supply equilibrium.
Transport
inadequacies are caused by various reasons such as surges in delivery demand because of seasonal or festivities or simply sudden
business growth. Another key pain point is where delivery trips in large countries often result in empty return trips. For long
geographical distances, some one way delivery trips can log up to hundreds of kilometres but with empty return trips resulting
in wastage of time, fuel and money. Empty trips can be filled up through a robust job sourcing system, by way of “jobs versus
transports sourcing” via intelligent matching, an effective booking system and a payment gateway system, which now is a
reality made possible through the technology cornerstone of VTM.
Viagoo
has also just recently marked its roadmap milestone with the 3rd tier technology through the launch of “Viamove”.
Soft-launched in May 2020, Viamove is the “Last mile on-demand delivery service” in Singapore using the VTM technology.
This platform was a testbed amidst the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic hard hitting local economy and businesses. On the contrary,
Viamove has attested to the growth potential by remaining relatively unscathed despite COVID-19’s relentless hit on many
businesses.
Over
200 merchants and an overwhelming 300 freelance delivery agents have signed up since its launch. The testbed yielded promising
results and hence Viagoo is looking at expanding into “next day and international delivery” through our delivery partners
to broaden the business horizon. To enhance the business model, the team is working on two hour same day island wide delivery
which is suitable for food, medical, and perishable products.
To solidify
its partnership and brand building objectives, Viagoo is actively working with Enterprise Singapore, a local government agency,
to support the efficient use of transport resources. In addition, Viagoo is partnering with the Singapore Logistics Association
to support her members in promoting the online integration with local eCommerce portals to enable them to fulfil the services
via Viagoo’s digital platform.
The strong
growth of e-Commerce in the South East Asia market could exceed USD 200 billion by 2025 (https://www.temasek.com.sg/en/news-and-views/stories/future/Southeast-Asia-accelerating-internet-economy).
With a population of 630 million in Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) alone, 163 million households are expected to
have income capacity for discretionary spending (https://www.iseas.edu.sg/images/pdf/TRS1_18.pdf). As such the need for logistics
services will push for the demand for efficiency in this sector.
The opportunities
to improve performance to better serve customers using digital platforms remain elusive to small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
despite vast support from local government agencies. This is seen particularly in logistics operations in many SMEs. The shippers
are finding difficulties in efficiently managing delivery and storage resources and as a result they are incurring heavy costs
in maintaining these resources. Customers now expect to get shipments faster, have more flexibility, and more transparency at
a lower price. B2B customers are facing far faster expectations around efficiency and performance than ever before.
An inefficient
delivery also results in high wastage of fuels and contributes to avoidable environmental pollution. Carriers and logistic service
providers are facing similar problems in adopting digital technology as the high costs of implementing and maintaining such systems
has proven to be a big challenge for stakeholders. Defining a clear digital strategy that’s integrated into business strategy
is critical. Digital is still a challenge in logistics space, and there are vast opportunities to improve performance and serve
customers better. In addition, logistics sectors have substantial benefits in having more consolidation. However, fragmentation,
accountability, and a lack of consistency make collaboration more difficult.
Viagoo
logistic platform aims to provide a solution for shippers to easily optimise the logistics resources by either listing their assets
in the platform for other shippers to book or request the logistic services via the platform. The flexible sharing model ensures
shippers and carriers are able to get the best deals so as to reduce the cost by maximising utilisation of the unused resources.
Our
Technology and Manufacturing Process
We
utilize our patented technologies to process crop straws into organic fertilizer.
Crop
straws include the stems, roots, leaves, pods and vines of crops. The main ingredients are cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin,
as well as a small amount of minerals. Straw is a crude fiber material that is waxy and lignified. The fermentation cycle is long
for the straw to be processed into organic fertilizer, as it takes 15 days to 60 days for microbial action. This is a common challenge
for the large-scale and timely manufacturing of straw fertilizer.
The
crop straws will be processed into a nutrient-rich organic fertilizer in a closed container by low-pressure, medium-temperature
acid hydrolysis technology (with 9-to-13-kg pressure and at 150-to-180-degree temperature). The basic principle is as follows:
We
utilize cellulose hydrolysis, hemicellulose hydrolysis and lignin hydrolysis methods to process cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin
into short-chain cellulose, polysaccharide, monosaccharide, oligomer, etc. Based on the demand for our organic fertilizers and
the controlled processing conditions, on average our methods produce a mix with a majority of short-chain cellulose, some polysaccharides
and a small amount of monosaccharides.
The
straws are stored in our warehouse after compacting them in a briquetting machine. The straw compacts are easy to transfer and
occupy less storage space. The straw compacts will be first crushed to 3 cm to 5 cm in length. The straws are then processed in
the hydrothermal degradation tank for 2 to 3 hours. We pump steam generated by a boiler into the hydrothermal degradation tank,
so that the temperature in the hydrothermal degradation tank is maintained between 150°C and 180°C and the pressure is
maintained at 0.9-1.3MPa. After 2-3 hours of thermal degradation, we release the pressure to 0.2~0.4MPa. By releasing the pressure,
the straws explode to the storage tank, resulting in a mechanical treatment of the explosion impinging stream, breaking the cellulose,
hemicellulose and lignin in the straw, breaking the hydrogen bonds, degrading fiber crystallization regions into an amorphous
stage and degrading macromolecules into micro-molecules. After that, we add different auxiliary materials through an automatic
batching system to make different organic fertilizers suitable for different crops. We then repeat a process of crushing, granulating,
cooling and screening before packaging the fertilizers into products.
Sales
and Marketing
We
believe that our sales services, combined with the quality and reputation of our products will help us retain and attract new
customers.
We
distribute and sell our products to our end-customers through several different channels, including professional markets and the
sales department of our company and distributors:
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Professional
Market: we built a long-term cooperation relationship with private agricultural companies and agricultural cooperative
associations for sales;
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Sales
Department: we have sixteen sales representatives with our sales department that are professionally trained to efficiently
promote and deliver products to our customers;
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Third-party
Agent and Distributors: we utilize various third-party agents and distributors to sell and distribute our products;
and
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E-commerce:
we are designing and setting up an online trading platform to sell our products, which is expected to be completed in 2020.
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By
using various channels to sell and distribute our products to customers, we can directly serve our customers and end-customers
by providing customer service and support.
Suppliers
and Customers
Suppliers
Most of our suppliers
are local suppliers from Qingdao city, Shandong province. The main raw materials for organic feeds include: (i) hydrolysed crop straw,
which are chemically decayed wheat straw, corn straw and other kinds of crop straw, accounting for about 54% of the total raw materials;
(ii) plant ash (Potassium carbonate, K2CO3), accounting for estimated 4% of the total raw materials; and (iii)
Humic acid, accounting for about 3% of the total raw materials. Other auxiliary materials include monoammonium phosphate, urea, etc.
The following table sets
forth information as to each supplier that accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s purchase for the periods presented.
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For the three months ended
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March 31,
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Suppliers
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2021
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2020
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Amount
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%
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Amount
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%
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A
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511,150
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69
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%
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N/A
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N/A
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B
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N/A
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N/A
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459,247
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85
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%
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C
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134,063
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18
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%
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N/A
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N/A
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For the years ended December
31,
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Suppliers
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2020
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2019
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Amount
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%
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Amount
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%
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A
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2,618,036
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35
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%
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3,357,250
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54
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%
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B
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N/A
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N/A
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1,649,276
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26
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%
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C
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N/A
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N/A
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616,587
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10
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%
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D
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725,566
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10
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%
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N/A
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N/A
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Customers
Our customers are mainly
located in provinces of Guangdong, Jilin and Shandong.
The following table sets
forth information as to each customer that accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s revenues for the periods presented.
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For the three months ended
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March 31,
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Customer
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2021
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2020
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Amount
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%
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Amount
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%
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A
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507,094
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36
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%
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353,037
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47
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%
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B
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602,904
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43
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%
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314,524
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42
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%
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For the years ended December
31,
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Customer
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2020
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2019
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Amount
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%
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Amount
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%
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Guangzhou Lvxing Organic Agricultural Products Co., Ltd
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4,053,136
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38
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%
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3,026,072
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23
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%
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Huizhou Siji Green Agricultural Products Co., Ltd
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N/A
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N/A
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2,297,573
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18
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%
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Guangzhou Xianshangge Trading Co., Ltd
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4,255,503
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40
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%
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N/A
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N/A
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Our
Growth Strategy
We
intend to build upon our proven ability to produce high-quality organic fertilizer and increase our presence and market share
in the agriculture industry. We have begun to implement the growth strategies described below and expect to continue to do so
over the several years following this offering. Although the net proceeds of this offering will be available to assist us to implement
our growth strategies, we cannot estimate the ultimate amount of capital needed to achieve our expected growth. We may need additional
capital to implement these strategies, particularly in the event we pursue acquisitions of complementary businesses or technologies.
Scale
Up Production of Organic Fertilizer and Accelerate Penetration in Local and Regional Markets
We plan to construct a
new organic fertilizer factory in Heilongjiang Province, China. We have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with Suihua City
of Heilongjiang Province to produce a total of 1 million tons of organic fertilizer. We expect to produce 70,000 tons of organic fertilizer
in 2021 and the remaining within the next 5 years. In addition, we will establish warehouse and distribution center in Heilongjiang Province,
which is expected to accelerate penetration in the local and regional market.
Increase
Sources of Revenue by Expanding Our Current Business
We engage in the processing
and distribution of black goat products, with business commencing at the end of 2021. We are currently constructing a deep-processing
slaughterhouse and processing plant which is expected to have the capacity of slaughtering 200,000 black goats per year in Chuxiong City,
Yunnan Province, in China. We expect to start generating revenue from the black goat products in 2021. Demand for lamb in China as an
alternative to pork is increasing due to growing concern on swine disease and pork quality. We plan to offer lamb and lamb products to
consumers via a subscription program available on our website and mobile app in the future.
Continue
to Invest in Research and Development and Expand Our Product Portfolio
We have invested significant
capital in the development and improvement of our products. One of the R&D results introduced us to a type of forage grass that contains
30% more protein than other crops. We plan to work with the forage grass farmers in Xinjiang Province and to produce plant protein powder
from the forage grass to be used in food and beverages in 2021.
Growth Strategy in Viagoo Online
Smart Logistics
The Chinese
smart logistics industry reached a total size of USD 37 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach a size of USD 135 billion by
the year 2024. (https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190903005657/en/China-Smart-Logistics-Market-Report-2019-Industry)
As of
2018, there were 25.68 million registered trucks in China based on data shown in Statista.com. To ride on the growth trend and
capitalize the emerging growth potential, Muliang Viagoo will be implementing the Viagoo Technology platform in China and targeting
the China fleet owners and truck drivers.
The Viagoo
VTM is a very apt and synergistic logistic platform for China logistic market as it has huge geographical distance and a sheer
huge population of truck drivers. They can collaborate by job listings/postings, sub listings and job bookings as a resource sharing
model. Muliang Viagoo can potentially extend to seek further value added revenue streams deriving from examples of insurance and
soliciting job bookings.
The mitigation
of empty return trips for the trucks drivers and fleet operators is a key impetus and an enticement to join and onboard the VTM
platform for costs reductions and added revenues. In tandem, the onboarding of the customers’ side notwithstanding retailers,
malls, ecommerce (the shippers) who are the source of demand generation whereas the truck drivers and fleet owners (the carriers)
are the fulfilment of demand, hence forming the sought after business equilibrium.
With
Muliang Viagoo’s connections to farms, malls, logistics service providers in conjunction with VTM platform, we are well
poised to pave way to gain quicker inroads into China logistic markets to seek business growth as planned.
As for
South East Asia, third party logistics market accounted for US$ 36.4 billion in 2017 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5%
over the forecast period 2018-2025, to account for US$ 55.7 billion in 2025. Viagoo platform is well positioned in the regional
technology hub of ASEAN and we are targeting to have a strong growth in these markets.
In China, we plan
to adopt a three phases approach. In phase 1, the platform will be opened to Muliang’s businesses and business partners.
The platform will enable participating merchants to take advantage of Viagoo’s digital technology to improve efficiency
and lower costs. We plan to onboard truck drivers to the platform to list their services. To entice the drivers to join, we plan
to partner with local insurance and finance companies to offer discounts in insurance coverage and truck leasing.
In phase 2, we
plan to use data analytics technology to provide forecasts on supply and demand across provinces and delivery locations. With
the improved data, the platform services is expected to expand the market coverage to other cities and provinces. We plan to deploy
blockchain technology to enhance data and transaction security. Using a distributed ledger, the data is protected and transparent
between the respective stakeholders.
In phase 3, we
plan to expand the partner network to include other supportive merchants to offer their services at the key rest stops across
the strategic locations.
Outside China,
we plan to work with joint venture partners in target countries to establish our platform services. This is to ensure a quick
deployment of the services and reduce the political and cultural differences. The target countries include Malaysia, Hong Kong
SAR, and Indonesia.
We also plan to
look at introducing specialised services such as medicine delivery linking to hospital and clinical systems for on demand dispensing.
Competitive
Advantages
Competitive Advantages of Our Technology
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Quick
disposal: straw can be disposed into powder in three hours.
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Continuous
operation: the production line is formed with connecting hydrolysis tanks, which allows the full use of steam heat and continuous
charging, hydrolysis and discharge.
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Environmental
protection: all the disposal devices are closed containers and pipelines to avoid gas and material leakage.
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High
fertilizer efficiency: the organic fertilizer matrix after straw disposal has a higher content of organic matter than the
compost products of livestock and poultry manure, and it has a comprehensive organic nutritional composition. It also avoids
pesticide, insect pest returning to the field, excessive loose soil and the hidden trouble of fermenting and burning seedlings
in the field.
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Less
space: 80,000 tons of straw disposal plant only need 6.6 – 8.2 acres of land.
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Strong
replicability: our technology and production line can be replicated in different countries.
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Competitive
Advantage of Our Products
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Quality
Advantage. Compared with the traditional compost manure fermented fertilizer, our product has a high concentration of organic
matter and small molecular organic nutrients that can be directly absorbed by crops rich in fulvic acid, polysaccharides and
monosaccharides. The effectiveness of our product is 50% higher than the same amount of conventional organic fertilizer.
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Safety
advantage. Compared with traditional livestock and poultry manure composting fermented fertilizer, our product generates less
residue of heavy metals, antibiotics, toxic and harmful bacteria, avoids the pollution of soil, and ensures the quality and
safety of agricultural products.
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Competitive Advantage of Muliang Viagoo Logistic Platform
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Integrated
Productivity Improvement Functions. Viagoo platform is providing integrated options such as route planning and scheduling,
optimization, real-time delivery tracking for carriers and logistic service providers to improve the efficiency and enhance
their digital capability to improve the performance. As a result, competitive advantage is achieved through cost reduction
and higher efficiency.
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Open Connectivity via Application Programming Interface (API). Competitors usually require their
service partners to use their system and hence it may be a barrier for those companies who are unwilling to comply. Muliang’s
Viagoo platform provides API for merchant’s jobs to be pushed to the platform and delivery jobs be assigned intelligently to
the carriers.
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Internet of Thing (IOT) Services. The use of IOT in the platform to expand the type of services especially those requiring
strict process compliance such as cold-chain management and access security is a unique feature in which the competitors are
not able to replicate easily.
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Enterprise Transport Management Functions. Muliang’s Viagoo platform provides full
online tracking, route optimization and capacity planning options to help the carriers to efficiently manage their operation.
Using Internet of Things (IOT), GPS, mobile integration, document and data integration services, the platform is able to empower
shippers and carriers with up to date technology to support their digital transformation.
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Research
and Development
Forage
Grass Production Capacity
In
July 2014, we entered into a Technology Transfer Agreement and a Consulting Agreement with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural
Sciences in connection with forage grass. We seek to increase the production capacity of forage grass through this collaboration.
Food
Product Development
In
October 2015, we entered into a Food Development Agreement with Shanghai Food Science and Technology School. The goal of this
project is to explore the technology and product application of forage grass seeds for plant protein, dietary fiber and food and
beverage.
Animal
Waste Disposal
In
January 2019, we entered into a Technology Development Agreement with Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences to research ways
to dispose and utilize animal waste from our black goat slaughtering and processing plant. We aim to minimize environmental impact
and avoid any water pollution.
Intellectual
Property
We
rely on certain intellectual property to protect our domestic business interests and ensure our competitive position in our industry.
We have 12 patents
and 5 registered trademarks in China on sludge and straw technology, and we are a pilot company of technology in Jinshan District,
Shanghai. Among the patents we now own, “microwave induced catalytic hydrolysis treatment sludge” was reviewed by
Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai Technology Chaxin Consulting Centre (the “Centre”) (report no. 200921C0703709,
200821C0701507). According to the review by the Centre, there is no public report of the same kind of research, and therefore,
the project is innovative and is advanced at the international level.
NEXG Pte Ltd has trademark
FleetnexG in February 2016 in Singapore (Publication (040201521235Y). Viagoo is planning to register the trademark of Viagoo’s technology
in 2021 in Singapore and China.
Patents
We
own the following patents through our subsidiaries and/or VIE entities:
No.
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Patent
Name
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Patent
Number
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Certificate
Number
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1
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Pressure
relief material discharge and storage device
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ZL2009200705204
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130427
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2
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Chemical
catalytic hydrolysis tank
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ZL2009200705219
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1370181
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3
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Material
storage bin with crusher
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ZL2009200706156
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1370214
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4
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Pneumatic
check valve type tank cap
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ZL2009200706160
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1370180
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5
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Regenerative
heat exchanger
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ZL2009200705223
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1419186
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6
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Method
for preparing novel material by catalyzing and hydrolyzing mud through microwave inducing
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ZL2008100346358
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814191
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7
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Method
for removing heavy metals from activated sludge
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ZL2009100494481
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1224500
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8
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Method
for comprehensively treating grating garbage and activated sludge in sewage plant
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ZL2009100494462
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1276553
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9
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Method
for preparing water soluble quick-acting organic fertilizer from activated sludge
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ZL2009100494458
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1311657
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10
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Mechanical
force chemical treating method for organic solid wastes
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ZL2009100494477
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1372950
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11
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Method
for preparing fuel oil by activated sludge in pipe bundle cracking furnace
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ZL2011100405076
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1513772
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12
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Method
for directly flashing treated water into superheated steam and application
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ZL2011100405127
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2306463
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Trademarks
We own several
trademarks through our subsidiaries and/or VIE entities, including Muliang, Zongbao, Xiutubao, Vijifeng, Jingletu, and Huangdicao.
Muliang and Zongbao are our company’s brand names.
Our
Property, Plant and Equipment
Our principal executive
office is located at 2498 Wanfeng Highway, Lane 181, Fengjing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai, China, and our telephone number is (86)
21-67355092. The office space belongs to our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Lirong Wang, who allows us to use the space for
free.
Property, plant and equipment
at March 31, 2021, December 31, 2020 and 2019 consisted of:
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March 31,
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December 31,
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December 31,
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2021
|
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2020
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2019
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Building
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$
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2,944,267
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$
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2,949,493
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$
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12,715,941
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Operating equipment
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2,753,443
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2,758,704
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2,785,557
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Vehicle
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86,674
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86,828
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81,552
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Office equipment
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26,805
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26,783
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20,762
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Apple Orchard
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1,041,377
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1,041,377
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789,344
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Construction in progress
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1,895,993
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1,829,057
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1,709,144
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8,748,559
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8,692,242
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18,102,300
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Less: Accumulated depreciation
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(2,616,711
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)
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(2,425,499
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)
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(3,008,220
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)
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$
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6,131,848
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$
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6,266,743
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$
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15,094,080
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Our
Employees
As of the date of this prospectus, we
have 135 full-time employees. The following table sets forth the number of our employees by function:
Functional Area
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Number of Employees
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Senior management
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16
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Sales, Technical and Procurement
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26
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IT Development & Solutions
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11
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Accounting
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5
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Human resources and administrative personnel
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7
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Warehouse
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5
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Factory
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65
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Total
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135
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We provide social
insurance for each employee in accordance with Chinese law, including pension insurance, medical insurance, unemployment insurance,
work injury insurance and maternity insurance and housing provident fund.
Legal
Proceedings
Except for those
set forth below, currently there are no legal proceedings pending or threatened against the Company. However, from time to time,
we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. Litigation is
subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise.
There were two civil
proceedings, including: (1) default over a loan agreement between Shanghai Zongbao and Agricultural Bank of China Jinshan Subbranch,
the judgment for which has become effective since January 14th, 2019; and (2) default over a construction contract between Shanghai
Zongbao and Shanghai Zhongta Construction and Engineering Co., Ltd., as to which both parties reached a mediation agreement through
the mediation procedure held by the court. The cause for both cases is that the established project of organic fertilizer production
could not be continued due to the change of business focus of the industrial park in which the company is located to food, machinery
and new energy industries. This caused defaults with both aforementioned parties. The relevant land and production building were
mortgaged to Agricultural Bank of China, and Shanghai Zongbao and Shanghai Zhongta Construction and Engineering Co., Ltd., with the
understanding that the value of the assets will be sufficient to cover the debts under these two cases. Both the Agriculture Bank of
China (“ABC”) and Shanghai Zongbao agreed to allow Shanghai Jinshan People’s Court to list the asset on
Taobao’s online auction platform for sale. The final sale price achieved was RMB 74,515,000 (approximately $10.8 million), and
we entered into a settlement agreement with ABC for the settlement of the remaining balance of RMB 29,900,000 (approximately $4.3
million) thereafter. As a result of the settlement, Agricultural Bank of China received RMB 35,632,193.36, Shanghai Zhongta
Construction and Engineering Co., Ltd. received RMB 26,000,000 and Shanghai Zongbao received the remaining RMB 7,921,902.28. The
outstanding defaults were satisfied on April 3, 2021 and we received the remaining proceeds on June 16, 2021. We believe the sales
proceeds will improve Company’s cash position and plan to use the remaining sales proceeds for general working capital needs.
The manufacturing base for the project of Shanghai Zongbao has already been relocated and therefore the sale of the land use rights
and building facility have no material adverse impact on our operations.
Shanghai Aoke Chemicals
Co., Ltd. (“Shanghai Aoke”) placed with Shanghai Nai Sheng Kalan Industrial Co., Ltd. (“Shanghai Nai Sheng”)
an equipment procurement order of RMB 25 million (approximately US$3.84M) in 2013. Due to a product defect issue at the fault of Shanghai
Nai Sheng, Shanghai Aoke suspended payments to Shanghai Nai Sheng, and RMB 2.94 million remains to be paid to Shanghai Nai Sheng as of
September 2017, guaranteed by Shanghai Zongbao. In August 2020, Shanghai Nai Sheng commenced a legal proceeding against Shanghai Aoke
in the Jinshan District People’s Court for the payment of the balance of the purchase order, concurrently enjoining Zongbao as
the guarantor. When Shanghai Nai Sheng eventually brought the legal action against Shanghai Aoke, the total amount owed had been reduced
from RMB 2.94 million to RMB 1.21 Million (approximately US$184,000) based on payments made between September 2017 and August 2020. To
our knowledge, the reduced figure was confirmed by all parties in a court mediation on December 3, 2020, and a settlement was reached
pursuant to which all amounts due shall be paid by June 30, 2021.
PRC
Regulations
Our
operation in China is subject to a number of PRC laws and regulations. This section summarizes all material PRC laws and regulations
relevant to our business and operations in China and the key provisions of such regulations.
Fertilizer
License
The
examination and approval of fertilizer license is based on Article 25 of the Agricultural Law of the People’s Republic of
China, the Management for the Administration of Fertilizer Registration (Order No. 32 and No. 38 by the Ministry of Agriculture),
and the Requirements for Fertilizer Registration Materials (Publication No. 161 from the Ministry of Agriculture). Organic fertilizers
are required to be registered with provincial agricultural department.
There
are four examination and approval requirements for obtaining a fertilizer license (1) A valid business license issued by Administration
for Industry and Commerce, whose business scope shall cover the industry of fertilizer; (2) Products must comply with the relevant
requirements of laws, regulations and relevant national policies (such as safety and environmental protection); (3) The product
quality must comply with national standards, industry standards, local standards or enterprise standards approved by the quality
supervision department; and (4) The application materials must be true, legal, complete and effective.
All
of our fertilizer products currently have valid five-year fertilizer licenses that are renewable upon the expiration date in the
year of 2022.
Corporate
Laws and Industry Catalogue Relating to Foreign Investment
The
establishment, operation and management of corporate entities in China are governed by the Company Law of the PRC, or the Company
Law, effective in 1994, as amended in 1999, 2004, and 2005, respectively. The Company Law is applicable to our PRC subsidiaries
and affiliated PRC entity unless the PRC laws on foreign investment have stipulated otherwise.
The
establishment, approval, registered capital requirement and day-to-day operational matters of wholly foreign-owned enterprises
(“WFOE”), are regulated by the WFOE Law of the PRC effective in 1986, as amended in 2000, and the Implementation Rules
of the WFOE Law of the PRC effective in 1990, as amended in 2001.
Investment
activities in the PRC by foreign investors are principally governed by the Guidance Catalogue of Industries for Foreign Investment,
or the Catalogue, which was promulgated and is amended from time to time by the Ministry of Commerce and the National Development
and Reform Commission. The Catalogue divides industries into three categories: encouraged, restricted and prohibited. Industries
not listed in the Catalogue are generally open to foreign investment unless specifically restricted by other PRC regulations.
Establishment
of WFOEs is generally permitted in encouraged industries. Some restricted industries are limited to equity or contractual joint
ventures, while in some cases Chinese partners are required to hold the majority interests in such joint ventures.
For
example, sales and distribution of audio and video products are among the restricted categories, and only contractual joint ventures
in which Chinese partners holding majority interests can engage in the distribution of audio and video products in China.
In
addition, restricted category projects are also subject to higher-level government approvals. Foreign investors are not allowed
to invest in industries in the prohibited category.
Regulations
Relating to Taxation
In
January 2008, the PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law (The “EIT” Law) took effect. The EIT applies a uniform 25% enterprise
income tax rate to both foreign-invested enterprises and domestic enterprises, unless where tax incentives are granted to special
industries and projects. Under the EIT Law and its implementation regulations, dividends generated from the business of a PRC
subsidiary after January 1, 2008 and payable to its foreign investor may be subject to a withholding tax rate of 10% if the PRC
tax authorities determine that the foreign investor is a non-resident enterprise, unless there is a tax treaty with China that
provides for a preferential withholding tax rate. Distributions of earnings generated before January 1, 2008 are exempt from PRC
withholding tax.
Under
the EIT Law, an enterprise established outside China with “de facto management bodies” within China 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. A circular issued by the State Administration of Taxation in April 2009 regarding the
standards used to classify certain Chinese-invested enterprises controlled by Chinese enterprises or Chinese enterprise groups
and established outside of China as “resident enterprises” clarified that dividends and other income paid by such
PRC “resident enterprises” will be considered PRC-source income and subject to PRC withholding tax, currently at a
rate of 10%, when paid to non-PRC enterprise shareholders. This circular also subjects such PRC “resident enterprises”
to various reporting requirements with the PRC tax authorities.
Under
the implementation regulations 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, the tax circular mentioned above specifies that certain PRC-invested overseas enterprises
controlled by a Chinese enterprise or a Chinese enterprise group in the PRC will be classified as PRC resident enterprises if
the following are located or residence 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, the company
seal and minutes of board meetings and shareholders’ meetings; and half or more of the senior management or directors having
voting rights.
Regulations
Relating to Foreign Exchange
Pursuant
to the Regulations on the Administration of Foreign Exchange issued by the State Council and effective in 1996, as amended in
January 1997 and August 2008, current account transactions, such as sale or purchase of goods, are not subject to PRC governmental
control or restrictions. Certain organizations in the PRC, including foreign-invested enterprises, may purchase, sell, and/or
remit foreign currencies at certain banks authorized to conduct foreign exchange business upon providing valid commercial documents.
Approval of the PRC State Administration of Foreign Exchange (“SAFE”), however, is required for capital account transactions.
In
August 2008, SAFE issued a circular on the conversion of foreign currency into Renminbi by a foreign-invested company that regulates
how the converted Renminbi may be used. The circular requires that the registered capital of a foreign-invested enterprise converted
into Renminbi from foreign currencies may only be utilized for purposes within its business scope. For example, such converted
amounts may not be used for investments in or acquisitions of other PRC companies, unless specifically provided otherwise, which
can inhibit the ability of companies to consummate such transactions. In addition, SAFE strengthened its oversight of the flow
and use of the Renminbi registered capital of foreign-invested enterprises converted from foreign currencies. The use of such
Renminbi capital may not be changed without SAFE’s approval, and may not in any case be used to repay Renminbi loans if
the proceeds of such loans have not been utilized. Violations may result in severe penalties, such as heavy fines.
Regulations
Relating to Labor
Pursuant
to the PRC Labor Law effective in 1995 and the PRC Labor Contract Law effective in 2008, a written labor contract is required
when an employment relationship is established between an employer and an employee. Other labor-related regulations and rules
of the PRC stipulate the maximum number of working hours per day and per week as well as the minimum wages. An employer is required
to set up occupational safety and sanitation systems, implement the national occupational safety and sanitation rules and standards,
educate employees on occupational safety and sanitation, prevent accidents at work and reduce occupational hazards.
In
the PRC, workers dispatched by an employment agency are normally engaged in temporary, auxiliary or substitute work. Pursuant
to the PRC Labor Contract Law, an employment agency is the employer for workers dispatched by it, and it must perform an employer’s
obligations toward them. The employment contract between the employment agency and the dispatched workers, and the placement agreement
between the employment agency and the company that receives the dispatched workers must be in writing. Also, the company that
accepts the dispatched workers must bear joint and several liabilities for any violation of the Labor Contract Law by the employment
agencies arising from their contracts with dispatched workers. An employer is obligated to sign an indefinite term labor contract
with an employee if the employer continues to employ the employee after two consecutive fixed-term labor contracts. The employer
also has to pay compensation to the employee if the employer terminates an indefinite term labor contract. Except where the employer
proposes to renew a labor contract by maintaining or raising the conditions of the labor contract and the employee is not agreeable
to the renewal, an employer is required to compensate the employee when a definite term labor contract expires. Furthermore, under
the Regulations on Paid Annual Leave for Employees issued by the State Council in December 2007 and effective as of January 2008,
employees who have served an employer for more than one (1) year and less than ten years are entitled to a 5-day paid vacation,
those whose service period ranges from 10 to 20 years are entitled to a 10-day paid vacation, and those who have served for more
than 20 years are entitled to a 15-day paid vacation. An employee who does not use such vacation time at the request of the employer
shall be compensated at three times their normal salaries for each waived vacation day.
Pursuant
to the Regulations on Occupational Injury Insurance effective in 2004 and the Interim Measures concerning the Maternity Insurance
for Enterprise Employees effective in 1995, PRC companies must pay occupational injury insurance premiums and maternity insurance
premiums for their employees. Pursuant to the Interim Regulations on the Collection and Payment of Social Insurance Premiums effective
in 1999 and the Interim Measures concerning the Administration of the Registration of Social Insurance effective in 1999, basic
pension insurance, medical insurance, and unemployment insurance are collectively referred to as social insurance. Both PRC companies
and their employees are required to contribute to the social insurance plans. Pursuant to the Regulations on the Administration
of Housing Fund effective in 1999, as amended in 2002, PRC companies must register with applicable housing fund management centers
and establish a special housing fund account in an entrusted bank. Both PRC companies and their employees are required to contribute
to the housing funds.
Regulations
on Dividend Distribution
Wholly
foreign-owned companies in the PRC may pay dividends only out of their accumulated profits after tax as determined in accordance
with PRC accounting standards. Remittance of dividends by a wholly foreign-owned enterprise out of China is subject to examination
by the banks designated by SAFE. Wholly foreign-owned companies may not pay dividends unless they set aside at least 10% of their
respective accumulated profits after tax each year, if any, to fund certain reserve funds, until such time as the accumulative
amount of such fund reaches 50% of the wholly foreign-owned company’s registered capital. In addition, these companies also
may allocate a portion of their after-tax profits based on PRC accounting standards to staff welfare and bonus funds at their
discretion. These reserve funds and staff welfare and bonus funds are not distributable as cash dividends.
Safe
Regulations on Offshore Special Purpose Companies Held by PRC Residents or Citizens
Pursuant
to the Notice on Relevant Issues Concerning Foreign Exchange Administration for PRC Residents to Engage in Financing and Inbound
Investment via Overseas Special Purpose Vehicles, or Circular No. 75, issued in October 2005 by SAFE and its supplemental notices,
PRC citizens or residents are required 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
the shareholders of the offshore holding company who are PRC citizens or residents do not complete their registration with the
local SAFE branches, the PRC subsidiaries may be prohibited from distributing their profits and proceeds from any reduction in
capital, share transfer or liquidation to the offshore company, and the offshore company may be restricted in its ability to contribute
additional capital to its PRC subsidiaries. Moreover, failure to comply with the SAFE registration and amendment requirements
described above could result in liability under PRC law for evasion of applicable foreign exchange restrictions.
M&A
Rules
On
August 8, 2006, six PRC regulatory agencies, including China Securities Regulatory Commission (“CSRC”), promulgated
a rule entitled Provisions Regarding Mergers and Acquisitions of Domestic Enterprises by Foreign Investors (“the M&A
Rules”) to regulate foreign investment in PRC domestic enterprises. The M&A rules, among other things, requires an overseas
special purpose vehicle (“SPV”), formed for listing purposes through acquisitions of PRC domestic companies and controlled
by PRC companies or individuals, to obtain the approval of CSRC prior to publicly listing their securities on an overseas stock
exchange. There remains some uncertainty as to how this regulation will be interpreted or implemented in the context of an overseas
offering. If the CSRC or another PRC regulatory agency subsequently determines that approval is required for this offering, we
may face sanctions by the CSRC or another PRC regulatory agency.
The
M&A Rules also establish procedures and requirements that could make some acquisitions of Chinese 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 Chinese domestic enterprise.
SAFE
Regulations on Employee Share Options
On
March 28, 2007, SAFE promulgated the Application Procedure of Foreign Exchange Administration for Domestic Individuals Participating
in Employee Share Holding Plan or Share Option Plan of Overseas Listed Company, or the Share Option Rule. Pursuant to the Share
Option Rule, Chinese citizens who are granted share options by an overseas publicly listed company are required to register with
SAFE through a Chinese agent or Chinese subsidiary of the overseas publicly listed company and complete certain other procedures.
Our PRC employees who have been granted share options will be subject to these regulations. Failure of our PRC share option holders
to complete their SAFE registrations may subject these PRC employees to fines and legal sanctions and may also limit our ability
to contribute additional capital into our PRC subsidiaries and limit our PRC subsidiaries’ ability to distribute dividends
to us.
MANAGEMENT
Directors,
Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.
The
following table sets forth certain information with respect to our directors, executive officers and significant employees:
Name
|
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Age
|
|
Position
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Lirong Wang
|
|
48
|
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Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board
|
Shaw Cheng “David” Chong
|
|
59
|
|
Chief Financial Officer
|
Nunissait Tjandra
|
|
59
|
|
Director
|
Scott Silverman*(1)(2)(3)
|
|
54
|
|
Independent Director Nominee; Chair of Audit Committee
|
Vick Bathija*(1)(2)(3)
|
|
35
|
|
Independent Director Nominee; Chair of Compensation Committee
|
Guofu Zhang*(1)(2)(3)
|
|
41
|
|
Independent Director Nominee; Chair of Nomination Committee
|
|
*
|
The
individual consents to be in such position upon Company’s listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market.
|
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(1)
|
Member
nominees of the Audit Committee
|
|
(2)
|
Member
nominees of the Compensation Committee
|
|
(3)
|
Member
nominees of the Nominating Committee
|
Lirong
Wang has been the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board since January 11, 2016. Mr. Wang has also been the Chairman
and CEO of Shanghai Muliang Industries Co., Ltd. since December 2006. From November 2002 to November 2006, Mr. Wang was general
manager of Shanghai Aoke Chemical Products Co., Ltd. Mr. Wang received his bachelor’s degree in storage management from
Harbin University of Commerce in 1996.
Shaw Cheng “David”
Chong has over 30 years working experience in medium and large private and publicly listed manufacturing companies. Familiar
with navigating China, US, Europe, Singapore and other capital markets, his expertise includes international financial management,
operations, auditing, funding, business development, internal control maintenance, corporate governance and investor relations.
He has qualifications in professional accountancy studies from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Mr.
Chong was China Financial Controller for Amtek Engineering Ltd (SGX: Amtek Engineering) from 1991 to 2006. From 2007 to 2010 he
was Strategic Advisor to both Yan Zhi Hong Shoe Manufacturer Ltd as well as China Recycling Energy Corporation (Nasdaq: CREG),
and later in 2010 he became CREG’s Investor Relationship Director prior to assuming the role of Chief Financial Officer
from 2011 to 2015, and reverting to Strategic Advisor until May 2016. From May 2015 to March 2019, Mr. Chong served as the Managing
Director (Asia) of Hover Energy LLC, and concurrently from March 2016 to December 2016, he acted as Treasurer and Interim President
of Nutrastar International. Mr. Chong became board advisor to NexG Ptd Ltd. in November 2016 and was subsequently appointed as
Chief Financial Officer of NexG in January 2017 until April 2018, and Chief Financial Officer of Qourier from April 2018 to December
2019.
Nunissait
Tjandra has over 30 years of working experience as a manager in various technology companies. Mr. Tjandra was a System Manager of
Microcraft Computer and Engineering Pte Ltd. from 1989 to 1992. From 1993 to 1997, he served as the Technical Marketing Manager of Canon
Singapore Pte Ltd., where he led a team of support and marketing staffs to plan, manage and execute the digital line of products under
the company. He also served as a Director of ECPOD Pte ltd from 1997 to 2003. Mr. Tjandra has been a Director and Co-Founder of TPS Asia
Pacific Pte Ltd (renamed as nexG Pte Ltd), a Director and Co-founder of TPS Solutions Hong Kong Limited, and the CEO and Co-founder of
Viagoo Pte Ltd., where he manages and executes the company business and operation strategies of the company. Mr. Tjandra obtained his
bachelor’s degree in Science from National University of Singapore.
Scott
Silverman has over 25 years of business success on national and international levels, with a highly diverse knowledge of financial,
legal and operations management; public company management, accounting and SEC regulations. Mr. Silverman specializes in establishing
and streamlining back-office policies and procedures and implementing sound financial management and internal controls necessary
for enterprise growth and scalability. Mr. Silverman is currently a partner and CFO of VC Capital Holdings, a diversified PE firm
with portfolio investments in hospitality, healthcare and construction and engineering. Mr. Silverman has orchestrated investor
exits for multiple companies, including direct participation in taking 7 companies public. He has also assisted in raising over
$35 million for client companies, both public and private. He has a bachelor’s degree in finance from George Washington
University and a Master’s degree in accounting from NOVA Southeastern University. We believe Mr. Silverman would be a qualified
independent director due to his public company experience.
Vick
Bathija has worked on many complex engagements ranging from audits, tax and consulting. He began his career at Holtz Rubenstein,
now known as Baker Tilly. He was in the audit/tax department where he grew into a senior role overseeing mid cap companies from
an audit and tax standpoint. After over 2 years at Ernst & Young, he started his own practice, Commerce CPA, LLC. He has advised
and service several hundred clients ranging from startups to established companies. He has consulted and conducted audits for
companies looking to raise money in accordance with SEC regulations. He received a BBA in Accounting and a Masters in Taxation
from Hofstra University. We believe Mr. Bathija would be a qualified independent director due to his accounting and GAAP reporting
expertise.
Guofu Zhang has
served as Chief Financial Officer of AGM Group Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: AGMH) since the inception of the company. He was a senior accounting
consultant at China Customer Relations Centers, Inc. (Nasdaq: CCRC) from 2013 to 2015. Mr. Zhang earned his bachelor’s degree in
accounting from Renmin University of China. He is experienced in financial analysis, auditing, and accounting internal control. He also
has experience with IPOs when he helped both AGMH and CCRC list on NASDAQ in April 2018 and December 2015, respectively. We believe Mr.
Zhang would be a qualified independent director due to his public company accounting experience.
Term
of Office
Our
directors are appointed for a one-year term to hold office until the next annual general meeting of our shareholders or until
removed from office in accordance with our bylaws. Our officers are appointed by our board of directors and hold office until
removed by the board.
Family
Relationships
There
are no family relationships between any of our directors or executive officers.
Certain
Legal Proceedings
To
our knowledge, no director, nominee for director or executive officer of the Company has been a party in any legal proceeding
material to an evaluation of his ability or integrity during the past ten years.
Code
of Ethics
The
company has not adopted a Code of Ethics applicable to its Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer.
Corporate
Governance
The business and affairs
of the company are managed under the direction of our board. In addition to the contact information in this prospectus, each stockholder
will be given specific information on how he/she can direct communications to the officers and directors of the corporation at our annual
stockholders meetings. All communications from stockholders are relayed to the members of the board of directors.
Board
Committees
We
plan to establish three committees under the board of directors: an audit committee, a compensation committee and a nominating
and corporate governance committee. We have adopted a charter for each of the three committees. Copy of our committee charters
are to be posted on our corporate investor relations website prior to our listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Each
committee’s members and functions are described below.
Audit Committee.
Our Audit Committee will consist of Vick Bathija, Scott Silverman and Guofu Zhang. Mr. Bathija will be the chairman of our
audit committee. We have determined that these directors satisfy the “independence” requirements of NASDAQ Rule 5605
and Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Our board of directors has determined that Mr. Bathija qualifies
as an audit committee financial expert and has the accounting or financial management expertise as required under Item 407(d)(5)(ii)
and (iii) of Regulation S-K. The audit committee will oversee our accounting and financial reporting processes and the audits
of the financial statements of our company. The audit committee will be responsible for, among other things:
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appointing
the independent auditors and pre-approving all auditing and non-auditing services permitted to be performed by the independent
auditors;
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reviewing
with the independent auditors any audit problems or difficulties and management’s response;
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discussing
the annual audited financial statements with management and the independent auditors;
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reviewing
the adequacy and effectiveness of our accounting and internal control policies and procedures and any steps taken to monitor
and control major financial risk exposures;
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reviewing
and approving all proposed related party transactions;
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meeting
separately and periodically with management and the independent auditors; and
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monitoring
compliance with our code of business conduct and ethics, including reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of our procedures
to ensure proper compliance.
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Compensation
Committee. Our Compensation Committee will consist of Vick Bathija, Scott Silverman and Guofu Zhang. Mr. Zhang will be the
chairman of our audit committee. The compensation committee will assist the board in reviewing and approving the compensation
structure, including all forms of compensation, relating to our directors and executive officers. Our chief executive officer
may not be present at any committee meeting during which his compensation is deliberated. The compensation committee will be responsible
for, among other things:
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reviewing
and approving, or recommending to the board for its approval, the compensation for our chief executive officer and other executive
officers;
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reviewing
and recommending to the shareholders for determination with respect to the compensation of our directors;
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reviewing
periodically and approving any incentive compensation or equity plans, programs or similar arrangements; and
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selecting
compensation consultant, legal counsel or other adviser only after taking into consideration all factors relevant to that
person’s independence from management.
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Nomination
Committee. Our Nomination Committee will consist of Vick Bathija, Scott Silverman and Guofu Zhang. Mr. Silverman will be the
chairman of our audit committee. The nomination committee will assist the board of directors in selecting individuals qualified
to become our directors and in determining the composition of the board and its committees. The nomination committee will be responsible
for, among other things:
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selecting
and recommending to the board nominees for election by the shareholders or appointment by the board;
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reviewing
annually with the board the current composition of the board with regards to characteristics such as independence, knowledge,
skills, experience and diversity;
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making
recommendations on the frequency and structure of board meetings and monitoring the functioning of the committees of the board;
and
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advising
the board periodically with regards to significant developments in the law and practice of corporate governance as well as
our compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and making recommendations to the board on all matters of corporate governance
and on any remedial action to be taken.
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Board
Leadership Structure and Role in Risk Oversight
Our
Board is primarily responsible for overseeing our risk management processes. The Board receives and reviews periodic reports from
management, auditors, legal counsel and others, as considered appropriate regarding our company’s assessment of risks. The
Board focuses on the most significant risks facing our company and our company’s general risk management strategy, and also
ensures that risks undertaken by our company are consistent with the Board’s appetite for risk. While the Board oversees
our company’s risk management, management is responsible for day-to-day risk management processes. We believe this division
of responsibilities is the most effective approach for addressing the risks facing our company and that our Board leadership structure
supports this approach.
Executive
Compensation.
The following summary
compensation table sets forth the compensation earned by our named executive officers for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.
Summary
Compensation Table
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Fiscal
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Salary
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Bonus
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Stock
Awards
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All Other
Compensation
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Total
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Name and Principal Position
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Year
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($)
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($)
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($)
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($)
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($)
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Lirong Wang
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2020
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17,266
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0
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0
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0
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17,266
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Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board
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2019
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17,450
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0
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0
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0
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17,450
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Shaw Cheng “David” Chong*
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2020
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0
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0
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140,000
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0
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140,000
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Chief Financial Officer
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2019
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Nunissait Tjandra*
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2020
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48,547
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0
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0
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0
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48,547
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Director
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2019
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Vick Bathija*
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2020
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Independent Director Nominee
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2019
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Scott Silverman*
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2020
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Independent Director Nominee
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2019
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Guofu Zhang*
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2020
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Independent Director Nominee
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2019
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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*
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Appointed
during fiscal year 2020.
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Compensation
of Directors
We
have entered into director offer letters with each of our independent director nominees. Upon Company’s listing on the Nasdaq
Stock Market, we plan to pay our independent director nominee Vick Bathija with an annual cash compensation of $40,000, our independent
director nominee Scott Silverman with an annual cash compensation of $30,000 and our independent director nominee Guofu Zhang
with an annual cash compensation of $20,000. In addition, for each year of service upon our listing on Nasdaq Capital Market,
we will issue to Mr. Bathija, Mr. Silverman and Mr. Zhang stock option for up to 40,000, 30,000 and 20,000 shares, respectively,
exercisable at an exercise price of $4.00 for three years from the date of issuance. We will also reimburse all directors for
any out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with their services provided in such capacity. For the years ended December
31, 2018 and 2019, we did not have any non-employee directors.
Employment
Agreements
As Company’s
Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Chong will be provided with the following compensation: (a) Company shall issue 50,000 of restricted
common stock upon the commencement of his employment, with an annual compensation in cash of $100,000, payable monthly; (b) additional
50,000 common stock upon Company’s successful listing on a national exchange; and (c) during the executive’s term,
the Company will reimburse for all reasonable out-of-pocket travel expenses incurred by the executive in attending any in-person
meetings, provided that the executive complies with the generally applicable policies, practices and procedures of the Company
for submission of expense reports, receipts or similar documentation of such expenses.
Option
Grants
We had no outstanding
equity awards as of the end of fiscal years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.
Option
Exercises and Fiscal Year-End Option Value Table
There were no stock options
exercised during fiscal years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 by the executive officers.
Outstanding
Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End Table
We had no outstanding
equity awards as of the end of fiscal years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.
Long-Term
Incentive Plans and Awards
There were no awards made
to a named executive officer in fiscal 2020 and 2019 under any long-term incentive plan.
PRINCIPAL
SHAREHOLDERS
The
following table provides information as to shares of common stock beneficially owned as of the date of this prospectus, by:
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each
named executive officer;
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each
person known by us to beneficially own at least 5% of our common stock; and
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all
directors and executive officers as a group.
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Beneficial
ownership is determined under the rules of the SEC and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities.
Shares of common stock subject to options, warrants and convertible notes currently exercisable or convertible, or exercisable
or convertible within 60 days are deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of the person holding such securities but are
not deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of any other person. Unless otherwise indicated in the footnotes to this table,
Company believes that each of the shareholders named in the table has sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares
indicated as beneficially owned by them.
Unless
otherwise indicated, the address of each beneficial owner listed below is 1958 Qianming East Road, Fengjing, Jinshan District,
Shanghai, China.
Name
of Beneficial Owners
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#
of
Common
Stock
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% (1)
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#
of
Preferred
Stock (2)
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%
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%
of
Total
Voting
Power
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Lirong Wang
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11,612,911
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30.03
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%
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19,000,000
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100
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%
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88.17
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%
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Shaw Cheng “David” Chong
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173,698
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*
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0
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0
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*
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Nunissait Tjandra
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310,831
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*
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0
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0
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*
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All officers and directors as a group (3 persons)
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12,097,440
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31.28
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%
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19,000,000
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100
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%
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88.38
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%
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Other 5% shareholders:
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Huinuo Wang
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2,000,000
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5.17
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%
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0
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0
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*
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Yuqing Qian
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2,000,000
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5.17
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%
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0
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0
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*
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(1)
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Applicable percentages are based on an aggregate of 38,669,867
shares outstanding, including (i) 38,502,954 shares issued and outstanding, (ii) 133,530 shares issuable upon conversion of certain convertible
notes and (iii) 33,383 shares issuable upon exercise of warrants.
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(2)
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Each share of Series
A Preferred Stock is entitled to voting power equal to ten shares of common stock.
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RELATED
PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related Party Transactions for the Three Months Ended March
31, 2021
Due from related parties
The due from related
parties balance of $1,136,675 represents the receivable from Mr. Lirong Wang, the CEO and Chairman of the Company, which includes a
payable balance of $508,814 and receivable balance of $1,645,489.
The payable balance of
$508,814 represents the amount paid to the Company by Mr. Lirong Wang. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company borrowed
$320,604 from Mr. Lirong Wang, and repaid $257,451.
The receivable balance of $1,645,489 related to the sold land use right
and fixed assets for the repayment of debts to Shanghai Zhongta Construction and Engineering Co., Ltd. The Company has not received the
repayment amount as of March 31, 2021, and recorded as receivable from Mr. Lirong Wang.
Due to related parties
Outstanding balance due to Ms. Xueying Sheng
and Mr. Guohua Lin below are advances to the Company as working capital. These advances are due on demand, non-interest bearing, and
unsecured, unless further disclosed.
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March 31,
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December 31,
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2021
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2020
|
|
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Relationship
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Ms. Xueying Sheng
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98,938
|
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97,587
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Controller/Accounting Manager of the Company
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Mr. Guohua Lin
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53,981
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55,783
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Senior management / One of the Company’s shareholders
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Total
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152,919
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153,370
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For the three months ended
March 31, 2021, the Company borrowed $3,061 from Mr. Guohua Lin, and repaid $4,863. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company
borrowed $4,992 from Mr. Guohua Lin, and repaid $157.
For the three months ended
March 31, 2021, the Company borrowed $3,439 from Ms. Xueying Sheng and repaid $2,088. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the
Company borrowed $0 from Ms. Xueying Sheng and repaid $1,146.
Related Party Transactions for the Years Ended December 31, 2020
and 2019
Due from related parties
The
amount due from related parties balance of $1,155,429 represents the receivable from Mr. Lirong Wang, the CEO and Chairman
of the Company, which includes payable balance of $445,661 and receivable balance of $1,601,090.
The
payable balance of $445,661 represents the amount paid to the Company by Mr. Lirong Wang. For the year ended December 31,
2020, the Company borrowed $2,748,129 from Mr. Lirong Wang, and repaid $3,164,170.
The receivable balance
of $1,601,090 related to the sold Land use right and Fixed assets for the repayment of debts
to Agricultural Bank of China. The Company has not received the repayment amount as of December 31, 2020, and recorded as receivable
from Mr. Lirong Wang.
Due to related parties
Outstanding balance due
to Ms. Xueying Sheng and Mr. Guohua Lin below are advances to the Company as working capital. These advances are due on demand, non-interest
bearing, and unsecured, unless further disclosed.
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December 31,
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December 31,
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2020
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2019
|
|
Relationship
|
Mr.
Lirong Wang
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-
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861,702
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The CEO and
Chairman / Actual controlling person
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Ms.
Xueying Sheng
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97,587
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|
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73,474
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Controller/Accounting
Manager of the Company
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Mr.
Guohua Lin
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55,783
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74,149
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Senior management / One
of the Company’s shareholders
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Total
|
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153,370
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1,009,325
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For the year ended December
31, 2019, the Company borrowed $3,950,414 from Mr. Lirong Wang, and repaid $4,272,035.
For the year ended December
31, 2020, the Company borrowed $53,694 from Mr. Guohua Lin, and repaid $29,581. For the year ended December 31, 2019, the
Company borrowed $237,041 from Mr. Guohua Lin, and repaid $165,455.
For the year ended December
31, 2020, the Company borrowed $71,158 from Ms. Xueying Sheng and repaid $89,524. For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company borrowed
$49,070 from Ms. Xueying Sheng and repaid $115,316.
DESCRIPTION
OF SECURITIES
Authorized Stock
The Company has authorized 500,000,000
common shares with a par value of $0.0001 per share. Each common share entitles the holder to one vote, in person or proxy,
on any matter on which action of the stockholders of the corporation is sought.
On April 5, 2019, the Company filed
a Certificate of Amendment to our Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to reflect the
creation of Blank Check Preferred Stock. As a result, the capital stock of the Company consisted of 500,000,000 shares of common
stock, $0.0001 par value, and 100,000,000 shares of blank check preferred stock after the filling.
On October 30, 2019, 30,000,000 shares
were designated to be Series A Preferred Stock out of the 100,000,000 shares of blank check preferred stock.
Common Share Issuances
On June 29, 2018, the outstanding amount
$326,348 due to Mr. Wang, CEO and Chairman of the Company, were converted into 43,200 shares of Common Shares at $ 7.55 per share.
On June 29, 2018 the Company issued
298,518 common shares of the Company at $7.55 for proceeds of $2,255,111 to Mr. Wang, CEO and Chairman of the Company.
On April 4, 2019, the Company’s
Board of Directors and majority shareholder approved a 5 to 1 reverse stock split of all of the issued and outstanding shares
of the Company’s common stock (the “Reverse Stock Split”). No fractional shares of Common Stock will be
issued as a result of the reverse stock split. The Stock Split does not affect the par value or the number of authorized shares
of common stock of the Company.
On April 16, 2019, the Company filed
a Certificate of Change to our Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to reflect the Reverse
stock Split. The reverse stock split took effect on May 7, 2019. The common shares outstanding have been retroactively restated
to reflect the reverse stock split.
On October 10, 2019 and November 1,
2019, the Company issued a total of 19,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock to Mr. Wang, the CEO and Chairman of the Company,
in exchange for 19,000,000 shares of common stock beneficially owned by him. Following the transaction, 19,000,000 shares of common
stock were cancelled and returned to treasury.
On June 19, 2020, Muliang Agritech
Inc. entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Viagoo Pte Ltd. (“Viagoo”) and all the shareholders of
Viagoo for the acquisition of 100% equity interest of Viagoo.
Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement,
Muliang shall purchase from Viagoo Shareholders all of Viagoo Shareholder’s right, title and interest in and to the Viagoo’s
capital stock. The aggregate purchase price for the Shares shall be US$2,830,800, payable in 1,011,000 shares of the Company’s
restricted common stock, valued at $2.80 per share.
On June 28, 2020, the Company issued
50,000 of restricted common stock as the compensation for Shaw Cheng “David” Chong, the new Chief Financial Officer
of the Company.
As of the date of this report, there
were 38,402,954 shares of common stock outstanding.
Blank Check Preferred Stock
On
April 4, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors and majority shareholder approved creation of one hundred million (100,000,000)
shares of Blank Check Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value. To the fullest extent permitted by the laws of the State of Nevada,
as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended or supplemented, the Board of Directors may fix and determine the designations,
rights, preferences or other variations of each class or series within each class of preferred stock of the Company. The Company
may issue the shares of stock for such consideration as may be fixed by the Board of Directors.
On April 5, 2019, the Company filed
a Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to authorize the
creation of Blank Check Preferred Stock.
On October 30, 2019, 30,000,000 shares
were designated to be Series A Preferred Stock out of the 100,000,000 shares of blank check preferred stock.
Series
A Preferred Stock
On October 30, 2019, the Company’s
Board of Directors and majority shareholder approved to designate 30,000,000 shares as Series A Preferred Stock out of the 100,000,000
shares of blank check preferred stock, which the preferences and relative and other rights, and the qualifications, limitations
or restrictions thereof, shall be set forth in the discussion below under the “Series A Preferred Stock”. A certificate
of designation for the Series A Preferred Stock was filed with the Secretary of the State of the State of Nevada on October 30,
2019.
The
holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to receive dividends of any kind.
The
Series A Preferred Stock shall not be subject to conversion into Common Stock or other equity authorized to be issued by the Corporation.
The
holders of the issued and outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall have voting rights equal to ten (10) shares of
Common Stock for each share of Series A Preferred Stock.
On November 1, 2019, the Company
issued a total of 19,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock to Mr. Wang, the CEO and Chairman of the Company, in exchange
for 19,000,000 shares of common stock beneficially owned by him. Following the transaction, 19,000,000 shares of common stock
were cancelled and returned to treasury.
As
of the filling date, there were 19,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued outstanding.
Convertible Notes and Warrants
On February 16, 2021,
we sold to a non-U.S. investor a $14,960 convertible note that may be converted into 5,342 shares of our common stock at a price of $2.80
per share. In conjunction with the convertible note, we issued to the investor 1,336 warrants that can be exercised for three years to
our common stock at an exercise price of $4.80.
On May 20, 2021, we sold
to a non-U.S. investor a $231,839 (or RMB 1,5000,000) convertible note that may be converted into 68,188 shares of our common stock at
a price of $3.40 per share. In conjunction with the convertible note, we issued to the investor 17,047 warrants that can be exercised
for three years to our common stock at an exercise price of $4.80.
On June 24, 2021, we sold to a non-U.S. investor
a $204,000 (or SGD 271,320) convertible note that may be converted into 60,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $3.40 per share.
In conjunction with the convertible note, we issued to the investor 15,000 warrants that can be exercised for three years to our common
stock at an exercise price of $4.80.
Transfer
Agent and Registrar
The
Transfer Agent for our common stock is West Coast Stock Transfer Co., located at 721 N. Vulcan Ave., Suite 205, Encinitas, CA 92024.
MARKET
PRICE AND DIVIDENDS ON OUR COMMON STOCK AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Our
common stock is currently quoted on OTCQB under the symbol “MULG’”, however, there has been no established public
trading market for our common stock. As of September 23, 2020, the last reported sale price of our shares of common stock on the
OTC Markets was US$7.00 per share with very limited trading volume. we have 38,402,954 shares of common stock issued and
outstanding as of the date hereof.
Holders
of Capital Stock
As
of the date of this prospectus, we had 1,033 holders of our common stock.
Stock
Option Grants
We
do not have a stock option plan in place and have not granted any stock options at this time.
Dividends
To
date, we have not declared or paid any dividends on our common stock. We currently do not anticipate paying any cash dividends
in the foreseeable future on our common stock. Although we intend to retain our earnings, if any, to finance the exploration and
growth of our business, our Board of Directors has the discretion to declare and pay dividends in the future.
Payment
of dividends in the future will depend upon our earnings, capital requirements, and any other factors that our Board of Directors
deems relevant.
SHARES
ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE
Immediately
prior to this offering, there was little to no trading activity in our common stock. Future sales of substantial amounts of common stock
in the public market, or the perception that such sales may occur, could adversely affect the market price of our common stock. Immediately
prior to the offering, there are 38,402,954 shares of common stock outstanding. Upon the completion of the offering, we will have an
aggregate of 48,402,954 shares of common stock outstanding immediately assuming no exercise of the over-allotment option by the
Underwriter.
All
shares sold in this offering will be freely tradable without restriction or further registration under the Securities Act, except
for any shares purchased by our “affiliates,” as that term is defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act, whose
sales would be subject to the Rule 144 resale restrictions described below, other than the holding period requirement. The remaining
shares of common stock, representing approximately % or % of our outstanding shares, following the firm commitment offering, respectively,
will be held by our existing shareholders. Many of these shares are “restricted securities” as that phrase is defined
in Rule 144 under the Securities Act. Subject to certain contractual restrictions, including the lock-up agreements
described below, holders of restricted shares will be entitled to sell those shares in the public market pursuant to an effective
registration statement under the Securities Act or if they qualify for an exemption from registration under Rule 144. Sales of
these shares in the public market after the restrictions under the lock-up agreements lapse, or the perception that those sales
may occur, could cause the prevailing market price to decrease or to be lower than it might be in the absence of those sales or
perceptions. As a result of lock-up agreements described below, and the provisions of Rules 144 under the Securities Act,
the restricted securities will be available for sale in the public market.
We,
all of our directors and officers and certain shareholders have agreed with the underwriter, subject to certain exceptions, not
to sell, transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of our shares of common stock or any securities convertible into
or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of our common stock for a period of 180-days after the date of this prospectus without
the prior written consent of the underwriter. This consent may be given at any time without public notice. Upon expiration of
the lock-up period, these shares will be available for sale in the public market, subject in some cases to applicable
volume limitations under Rule 144.
We
also agreed to register shares underlying the Underwriter’s Warrants. Once exercised, of which there can be no guarantee,
subject to the relative lock up period described elsewhere in this prospectus, those shares shall be freely tradable without restriction
or further registration under the Securities Act.
Rule
144
Some
of our stockholders will be forced to hold their shares of our common stock for at least a six-month period before they
are eligible to sell those shares, and even after that six-month period, sales may not be made under Rule 144 promulgated
under the Securities Act unless we and such stockholders are in compliance with other requirements of Rule 144.
In
general, Rule 144 provides that (i) any of our non-affiliates that has held restricted common stock for at least
six months is thereafter entitled to sell its restricted stock freely and without restriction, provided that we remain compliant
and current with our SEC reporting obligations, and (ii) any of our affiliates, which includes our directors, executive officers
and other person in control of us, that has held restricted common stock for at least six months is thereafter entitled to sell
its restricted stock subject to the following restrictions: (a) we are compliant and current with our SEC reporting obligations,
(b) certain manner of sale provisions are satisfied, (c) a Form 144 is filed with the SEC, and (d) certain volume
limitations are satisfied, which limit the sale of shares within any three-month period to a number of shares that does not exceed
the greater of 1% of the total number of outstanding shares. A person who has ceased to be an affiliate at least three months
immediately preceding the sale and who has owned such shares of common stock for at least one year is entitled to sell the shares
under Rule 144 without regard to any of the limitations described above.
Summary
of Shares Available for Future Sale
The
following table summarizes the total shares potentially available for future sale. To the extent we sell a number of shares of
common stock under the firm commitment offering, the below tables will be adjusted proportionately as to numbers of shares available
for sale and dates on which such shares may be sold (as to currently outstanding shares).
Firm
Commitment Offering Shares
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Offered in this Offering:
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the completion of this offering, these shares will be freely tradable.
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number of shares of common stock outstanding as of the date of this prospectus.
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UNDERWRITING
In connection with
this offering, we will enter into an underwriting agreement with Boustead Securities, LLC, which we sometimes refer to herein
as the Underwriter. The Underwriter has agreed to purchase from us, on a firm commitment basis, 10,000,000 number of shares, at
the public offering price less the underwriting discounts set forth on the cover page of this prospectus. The Underwriter may
retain other brokers or dealers to act as sub-agents on its behalf in connection with this offering and may pay any sub-agent
a solicitation fee with respect to any securities placed by it.
The
Underwriter is committed to purchase all the common stocks offered by this prospectus if it purchases any shares. The Underwriter
is not obligated to purchase the common shares covered by the underwriter’ over-allotment option. The Underwriter is offering
the common stocks, subject to prior sale, when, as and if issued to and accepted by it, subject to approval of legal matters by
its counsel, and other conditions contained in the underwriting agreement, such as the receipt by the Underwriter of officer’s
certificates and legal opinions. The Underwriter reserves the right to withdraw, cancel or modify offers to the public and to
reject orders in whole or in part.
Over-Allotment
Option
We
have granted to the Underwriter a 45-day option to purchase up to an aggregate of additional common stocks to purchase common
shares (equal to 15% of the number of shares sold in the offering), in any combination thereof, at the public offering price per
share, less underwriting discounts and commissions.
Fees,
Commissions and Expense Reimbursement
The following table shows,
for each of the total without over-allotment option and total with full over-allotment option offering amounts, the per share and total
public offering price, underwriting fees and commissions to be paid to the Underwriter by us, and proceeds to us, before expenses and
assuming a $4.00 per share offering price.
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Without Over-
Allotment
Option
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With Full
Over-
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46,000,000
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3,680,000
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We and the Underwriter
have agreed to pay commissions of seven and a half (6.5%) per share on the offering proceeds. We have agreed to pay to the Underwriter
upon the consummation of the offering, a non-accountable expense allowance equal to one and a half percent (1.5%) of the gross proceeds
of the offering. We have also agreed to pay the Underwriter reasonable out-of-pocket expenses including but not limited to, (i) reasonable
travel and out-of-pocket expenses, including clearing charges; (ii) reasonable fees of legal counsel incurred by the Underwriter in connection
with the offering. The total accountable expenses shall not exceed $95,000. Upon the earlier of the termination of this letter agreement
or completion of the IPO, the Company agrees to pay promptly in cash any unreimbursed expenses that the Underwriter actually incurred
as of such date. Notwithstanding any contained herein to the contrary, Boustead shall return to the Company any expenses previously paid,
or advanced, but that which were not actually incurred, in accordance with FINRA Rule 5110(g)(4)(A).
Underwriter
Warrants
We
have also agreed to grant to the Underwriter a warrant covering a number of shares equal to 10% of the aggregate number of the
Shares sold in the offering. The Underwriter warrants will be exercisable, in whole or in part, during a period commencing after
6 months of the closing of the offering and will expire on the five-year anniversary of the effective date of the registration
statement. The Underwriter warrants will be exercisable at a price equal to 120% of the offering price and shall not be redeemable.
We have registered the shares underlying the Underwriter warrants in the registration statement. The Underwriter warrants may
not be sold, transferred, assigned, pledged or hypothecated, or be the subject of any hedging, short sale, derivative, put or
call transaction that would result in the effective economic disposition of the securities by any person for a period of 180 days
immediately following the effective date of the registration statement, of which this prospectus forms a part (in accordance with
FINRA Rule 5110), except that they may be assigned, in whole or in part, to any successor, officer, manager, member or partner
of the underwriter, and to members of the syndicate or selling group and their respective officers, managers, members or partners.
The Underwriter warrants may be exercised as to all or a lesser number of shares, and will provide for cashless exercise. The
Underwriter warrants shall further provide for adjustment in the number and price of such warrants (and the share of the common
stock underlying such warrants) in the event of recapitalization, a merger or other structural transactions to prevent dilution.
Right of First Refusal
Pursuant to the underwriting agreement, we will provide
the representative of the underwriters the right of first refusal for one year from the date of commencement of sales of this
public offering to act as financial advisor or to act as joint financial advisor on at least equal economic terms on any public
or private financing (debt or equity), merger, business combination, recapitalization or sale of some or all of the equity or
assets of our company, whether undertaken in conjunction with another broker-dealer or on the Company’s own volition.
Price
Stabilization
The
Underwriter will be required to comply with the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, including without limitation, Rule 10b-5
and Regulation M under the Exchange Act. These rules and regulations may limit the timing of purchases and sales of shares of
capital stock by the Underwriter acting as principal. Under these rules and regulations, the Underwriter:
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not bid for or purchase any of our securities or attempt to induce any person to purchase any of our securities, other than
as permitted under the Exchange Act, until it has completed its participation in the distribution.
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Determination
of Offering Price
The
public offering price of the shares we are offering was determined by us in consultation with the Underwriter based on discussions
with potential investors in light of the history and prospects of our company, the stage of development of our business, our business
plans for the future and the extent to which they have been implemented, an assessment of our management, the public stock price
for similar companies, general conditions of the securities markets at the time of the Offering and such other factors as were
deemed relevant.
Indemnification
We
have agreed to indemnify the underwriter against liabilities relating to the Offering arising under the Securities Act and the
Exchange Act and to contribute to payments that the underwriter may be required to make for these liabilities.
Application
for Nasdaq Market Listing
We
have applied to have our common stocks approved for listing/quotation on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “MULG”
We will not consummate and close this offering without a listing approval letter from the Nasdaq Capital Market. Our receipt of
a listing approval letter is not the same as an actual listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The listing approval letter will
serve only to confirm that, if we sell a number of shares in this firm commitment offering sufficient to satisfy applicable listing
criteria, our common stocks will in fact be listed.
If
our common stocks are listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, we will be subject to continued listing requirements and corporate
governance standards. We expect these new rules and regulations to significantly increase our legal, accounting and financial
compliance costs.
Foreign
Regulatory Restrictions on Purchase of our Shares
We
have not taken any action to permit a public offering of our shares outside the United States or to permit the possession or distribution
of this prospectus outside the United States. People outside the United States who come into possession of this prospectus must
inform themselves about and observe any restrictions relating to this offering of our shares and the distribution of this prospectus
outside the United States.
Electronic
Offer, Sale and Distribution of Common Stocks
A
prospectus in electronic format may be made available on the websites maintained by the Underwriter. In addition, the common stock
may be sold by the Underwriter to securities dealers who resell the common stock to online brokerage account holders. Other than
the prospectus in electronic format, the information on the Underwriter’s website and any information contained in any other
website maintained by the Underwriter is not part of the prospectus or the registration statement of which this prospectus forms
a part, has not been approved and/or endorsed by us or the Underwriter in its capacity as Underwriter and should not be relied
upon by investors.
Lock-up
Agreements
We,
each of our directors and officers and holders of our common stock on a fully diluted basis immediately prior to the consummation
of this offering have agreed or are otherwise contractually restricted for a period of 180 days after the date of this prospectus,
without the prior written consent of the Underwriter not to directly or indirectly:
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(in the case of us), offer, pledge, sell, contract to sell, sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any option or
contract to sell, grant any option, right or warrant to purchase, lend or otherwise transfer or dispose of any shares of our
common stock or other capital stock or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for our common stock
or other capital stock;
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the case of us, file or cause the filing of any registration statement under the Securities Act with respect to any shares
of our common stock or other capital stock or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for our common
stock or other capital stock, other than registration statements on Form S-8 filed with the SEC after the closing date of
this offering; or
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into any swap or other agreement, arrangement, hedge or transaction that transfers to another, in whole or in part, directly
or indirectly, any of the economic consequences of ownership of our common stock or other capital stock or any securities
convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for our common stock or other capital stock,
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any transaction described in any of the foregoing bullet points is to be settled by delivery of our common stock or other capital
stock, other securities, in cash or otherwise, or publicly announce an intention to do any of the foregoing.
There
are no existing agreements between the Underwriter and any person who will execute a lock-up agreement in connection with this
offering providing consent to the sale of shares prior to the expiration of the lock-up period. The lock up does not apply to
the issuance of shares upon the exercise of rights to acquire shares of common stock pursuant to any existing stock option or
the conversion of any of our preferred convertible stock.
Procedures
and Requirements for Subscription
If
you decide to subscribe for any shares in this offering, you must:
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and deliver a subscription agreement; and
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the subscription price to the Company by cashier’s check or wire transfer of immediately available funds.
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The
subscription agreement requires you to disclose your name, address, social security number, telephone number, email address, number
of shares you are purchasing, and the price you are paying for your shares.
Upon
the Company’s acceptance of a subscription and receipt of full payment, and subject to the timing qualification set forth
above, the Company shall countersign the subscription agreement and issue a stock certificate along with a copy of the subscription
agreement.
We
have the right to accept or reject subscriptions in whole or in part, for any reason or for no reason. All monies from rejected
subscriptions will be returned immediately by us to the subscriber, without interest or deductions. Subscriptions for securities
will be accepted or rejected within three (3) business days after we receive them.
Offer
Restrictions outside the United States
Other
than in the United States, no action has been taken by us or the Underwriter that would permit a public offering of the securities
offered by this prospectus in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required. The securities offered by this prospectus
may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, nor may this prospectus or any other offering material or advertisements in
connection with the offer and sale of any such securities be distributed or published in any jurisdiction, except under circumstances
that will result in compliance with the applicable rules and regulations of that jurisdiction. Persons into whose possession this
prospectus comes are advised to inform themselves about and to observe any restrictions relating to the offering and the distribution
of this prospectus. This prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities offered
by this prospectus in any jurisdiction in which such an offer or a solicitation is unlawful.
Australia.
This prospectus is not a product disclosure statement, prospectus or other type of disclosure document for the purposes of
Corporations Act 2001 (Commonwealth of Australia) (the “Act”) and does not purport to include the information required
of a product disclosure statement, prospectus or other disclosure document under Chapter 6D.2 of the Act. No product disclosure
statement, prospectus, disclosure document, offering material or advertisement in relation to the offer of the shares has been
or will be lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission or the Australian Securities Exchange.
Accordingly,
(1) the offer of the shares under this prospectus may only be made to persons: (i) to whom it is lawful to offer the shares without
disclosure to investors under Chapter 6D.2 of the Act under one or more exemptions set out in Section 708 of the Act, and (ii)
who are “wholesale clients” as that term is defined in section 761G of the Act, (2) this prospectus may only be made
available in Australia to persons as set forth in clause (1) above, and (3) by accepting this offer, the offeree represents that
the offeree is such a person as set forth in clause (1) above, and the offeree agrees not to sell or offer for sale any of the
shares sold to the offeree within 12 months after their issue except as otherwise permitted under the Act.
Canada.
The shares may not be offered, sold or distributed, directly or indirectly, in any province or territory of Canada other than
the provinces of Ontario and Quebec or to or for the benefit of any resident of any province or territory of Canada other than
the provinces of Ontario and Quebec, and only on a basis that is pursuant to an exemption from the requirement to file a prospectus
in such province, and only through a dealer duly registered under the applicable securities laws of such province or in accordance
with an exemption from the applicable registered dealer requirements.
Cayman
Islands. This prospectus does not constitute a public offer of the shares, whether by way of sale or subscription, in the
Cayman Islands. Each underwriter has represented and agreed that it has not offered or sold, and will not offer or sell, directly
or indirectly, any shares to any member of the public in the Cayman Islands.
European
Economic Area. In relation to each Member State of the European Economic Area that has implemented the Prospectus Directive,
or a Relevant Member State, from and including the date on which the Prospectus Directive is implemented in that Relevant Member
State, or the Relevant Implementation Date, an offer of the shares to the public may not be made in that Relevant Member State
prior to the publication of a prospectus in relation to the shares that has been approved by the competent authority in that Relevant
Member State or, where appropriate, approved in another Relevant Member State and the competent authority in that Relevant Member
State has been notified, all in accordance with the Prospectus Directive, except that it may, with effect from and including the
Relevant Implementation Date, make an offer of the shares to the public in that Relevant Member State at any time,
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legal entities that are authorized or regulated to operate in the financial markets or, if not so authorized or regulated,
whose corporate purpose is solely to invest in securities;
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any legal entity that has two or more of (1) an average of at least 250 employees during the last financial year, (2) a total
balance sheet of more than €43,000,000, and (3) an annual net turnover of more than €50,000,000, as shown in its
last annual or consolidated accounts;
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fewer than 100 natural or legal persons (other than qualified investors as defined in the Prospectus Directive; or
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any other circumstances that do not require the publication by the company of a prospectus pursuant to Article 3 of the Prospectus
Directive;
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that no such offer of shares shall result in a requirement for the publication by the company of a prospectus pursuant to Article
3 of the Prospectus Directive.
For
purposes of the above provision, the expression “an offer of shares to the public” in relation to any shares in any
Relevant Member State means the communication in any form and by any means of sufficient information on the terms of the offer
and the shares to be offered so as to enable an investor to decide to purchase or subscribe the shares, as the same may be varied
in that Member State by any measure implementing the Prospectus Directive in that Member State, and the expression “Prospectus
Directive” means Directive 2003/71/EC and includes any relevant implementing measure in each Relevant Member State.
Hong
Kong. The shares may not be offered or sold by means of this document or any other document other than (i) in circumstances
that do not constitute an offer or invitation to the public within the meaning of the Companies Ordinance (Cap.32, Laws of Hong
Kong) or the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap.571, Laws of Hong Kong), or (ii) to “professional investors” within
the meaning of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap.571, Laws of Hong Kong) and any rules made thereunder, or (iii) in other
circumstances that do not result in the document being a “prospectus” within the meaning of the Companies Ordinance
(Cap.32, Laws of Hong Kong), and no advertisement, invitation or document relating to the shares may be issued or may be in the
possession of any person for the purpose of issue (in each case whether in Hong Kong or elsewhere), that is directed at, or the
contents of which are likely to be accessed or read by, the public in Hong Kong (except if permitted to do so under the laws of
Hong Kong) other than with respect to shares which are or are intended to be disposed of only to persons outside Hong Kong or
only to “professional investors” within the meaning of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571, Laws of Hong
Kong) and any rules made thereunder.
Malaysia
The
shares have not been and may not be approved by the securities commission Malaysia, or SC, and this document has not been and
will not be registered as a prospectus with the SC under the Malaysian capital markets and services act of 2007, or CMSA. Accordingly,
no securities or offer for subscription or purchase of securities or invitation to subscribe for or purchase securities are being
made to any person in or from within Malaysia under this document except to persons falling within any of paragraphs 2(g)(i) to
(xi) of schedule 5 of the CMSA and distributed only by a holder of a capital markets services license who carries on the business
of dealing in securities and subject to the issuer having lodged this prospectus with the SC within seven days from the date of
the distribution of this prospectus in Malaysia. The distribution in Malaysia of this document is subject to Malaysian laws. Save
as aforementioned, no action has been taken in Malaysia under its securities laws in respect of this document. This document does
not constitute and may not be used for the purpose of a public offering or an issue, offer for subscription or purchase, invitation
to subscribe for or purchase any securities requiring the approval of the SC or the registration of a prospectus with the SC under
the CMSA.
People’s
Republic of China. This prospectus may not be circulated or distributed in the PRC and the shares may not be offered or sold,
and will not offer or sell to any person for re-offering or resale directly or indirectly to any resident of the PRC except pursuant
to applicable laws and regulations of the PRC. For the purpose of this paragraph, PRC does not include Taiwan and the special
administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau.
Singapore
The
securities represented may not be offered or sold, nor may any document or other material in connect with such securities be distributed,
either directly or indirectly, (i) to persons in Singapore other than under circumstances in which such offer or sale does not
constitute an offer or sale of such securities to the public in Singapore or (ii) to the public or any member of the public in
Singapore other than pursuant to, and in accordance with the conditions of, an exemption invoked under division 5a or part iv
of the companies act, chapter 50 of Singapore and to persons to whom the securities may be offered or sold under such exemption.
United
Kingdom. An offer of the shares may not be made to the public in the United Kingdom within the meaning of Section 102B
of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, as amended, or the FSMA, except to legal entities that are authorized or regulated
to operate in the financial markets or, if not so authorized or regulated, whose corporate purpose is solely to invest in securities
or otherwise in circumstances that do not require the publication by the company of a prospectus pursuant to the Prospectus Rules
of the Financial Services Authority, or the FSA.
An
invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity (within the meaning of Section 21 of FSMA) may only be communicated
to persons who have professional experience in matters relating to investments falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services
and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 or in circumstances in which Section 21 of FSMA does not apply to the company.
All
applicable provisions of the FSMA with respect to anything done by the underwriter in relation to the shares must be complied
with in, from or otherwise involving the United Kingdom.
LEGAL
MATTERS
The validity of the common
shares offered hereby will be passed upon for us by Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP. VCL Law LLP is acting as counsel to the Underwriter. Certain
legal matters as to PRC law will be passed upon for us by Gaopeng & Partners PRC Lawyers. Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP may rely upon Gaopeng
& Partners PRC Lawyers with respect to matters governed by PRC law.
The current address of
Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP is 366 Madison Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10017. The current address of Gaopeng & Partners PRC Lawyers
is No. 107, Warwick Building, 8th Floor, Block A, Shigu Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province.
EXPERT
The consolidated financial
statements for each of the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, as set forth in this prospectus and elsewhere in the registration
statement have been so included in reliance on the report of WWC, PC, an independent registered public accounting firm, given on their
authority as experts in accounting and auditing. The current address of WWC, PC is located is 2010 Pioneer Court, San Mateo, CA 94403.
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upon the validity of the securities being registered or upon other legal matters in connection with the registration or offering
of the common stock, was employed on a contingency basis, or had, or is to receive, in connection with the offering, a substantial
interest, direct or indirect, in the registrant. Nor was any such person connected with the registrant as a promoter, managing
or principal underwriter, voting trustee, director, officer or employee.
WHERE
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We
filed with the SEC a registration statement under the Securities Act for the common stock in this offering. This prospectus does
not contain all of the information in the registration statement and the exhibits and schedule that were filed with the registration
statement. For further information with respect to us and our common stock, we refer you to the registration statement and the
exhibits that were filed with the registration statement. Statements contained in this prospectus about the contents of any contract
or any other document that is filed as an exhibit to the registration statement are not necessarily complete, and we refer you
to the full text of the contract or other document filed as an exhibit to the registration statement.
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on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Those filings are also available to the public on our corporate website at www.ccmus.com.
The information we file with the SEC or contained on, or linked to through, our corporate website or any other website that we
may maintain is not part of this prospectus or the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. You may also read
and copy, at the SEC’s prescribed rates, any document we file with the SEC, including the registration statement (and its
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Item 8.
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Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
|
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
PAGE
|
Consolidated Financial Statements for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)
|
F-2
|
|
|
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the three
months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)
|
F-3
|
|
|
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the three months
ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)
|
F-4
|
|
|
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31,
2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)
|
F-5
|
|
|
Noted to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
|
F-6 – F-30
|
|
|
Annual Consolidated Financial Statements for the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
|
|
|
|
Report of Independent Registered
Accounting Firm
|
F-31
|
|
|
Consolidated Balance Sheets as
of December 31, 2020 and 2019
|
F-32
|
|
|
Consolidated Statements of Income
and Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
|
F-33
|
|
|
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’
Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
|
F-34
|
|
|
Consolidated Statements of Cash
Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
|
F-35
|
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements
|
F-36
– F-61
|
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY,
INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2021 AND DECEMBER 31 2020
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$
|
1,208,454
|
|
|
$
|
348,834
|
|
Accounts receivable, net
|
|
|
9,029,782
|
|
|
|
13,455,551
|
|
Due from related party
|
|
|
1,136,675
|
|
|
|
1,155,429
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
165,516
|
|
|
|
147,271
|
|
Prepayment
|
|
|
325,300
|
|
|
|
513,491
|
|
Other receivables, net
|
|
|
10,664,536
|
|
|
|
10,686,077
|
|
Total Current Assets
|
|
|
22,530,263
|
|
|
|
26,306,653
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment, net
|
|
|
6,131,848
|
|
|
|
6,266,743
|
|
Right of use assets
|
|
|
1,413,598
|
|
|
|
1,413,598
|
|
Intangible assets, net
|
|
|
4,535
|
|
|
|
16,198
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
696,267
|
|
|
|
709,705
|
|
Other assets and deposits
|
|
|
20,918
|
|
|
|
20,955
|
|
Deferred tax asset
|
|
|
615,868
|
|
|
|
454,848
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Assets
|
|
$
|
31,413,297
|
|
|
$
|
35,188,700
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current portion of long-term debt
|
|
$
|
4,563,377
|
|
|
$
|
4,571,452
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued payables
|
|
|
5,764,380
|
|
|
|
10,025,369
|
|
Advances from customers
|
|
|
329,981
|
|
|
|
297,003
|
|
Income tax payable
|
|
|
528,481
|
|
|
|
529,416
|
|
Other payables
|
|
|
5,838,806
|
|
|
|
5,584,607
|
|
Due to related party
|
|
|
152,919
|
|
|
|
153,370
|
|
Total Current Liabilities
|
|
|
17,177,944
|
|
|
|
21,161,217
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term loans
|
|
|
1,420,663
|
|
|
|
1,425,475
|
|
Deferred tax liabilities
|
|
|
594
|
|
|
|
605
|
|
Total Liabilities
|
|
|
18,599,201
|
|
|
|
22,587,297
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders’ Equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Series A Preferred Stock,$0.0001 par value, 30,000,000 shares
authorized, 19,000,000 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
|
|
|
1,900
|
|
|
|
1,900
|
|
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 38,502,954
shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
|
|
|
3,850
|
|
|
|
3,850
|
|
Additional paid in capital
|
|
|
19,933,793
|
|
|
|
19,933,793
|
|
Accumulated deficit
|
|
|
(8,336,197
|
)
|
|
|
(8,596,332
|
)
|
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
|
|
|
1,081,581
|
|
|
|
1,128,351
|
|
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) – Muliang Viagoo
Technology, Inc. and Subsidiaries
|
|
|
12,684,927
|
|
|
|
12,471,562
|
|
Non-controlling interest
|
|
|
129,169
|
|
|
|
129,841
|
|
Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
|
|
|
12,814,096
|
|
|
|
12,601,403
|
|
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’
Equity
|
|
$
|
31,413,297
|
|
|
$
|
35,188,700
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial
statements
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY,
INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2021
AND 2020
(Unaudited)
|
|
For the Three Months Ended March
31,
|
|
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues
|
|
$
|
1,569,087
|
|
|
$
|
838,947
|
|
Cost of goods sold
|
|
|
900,841
|
|
|
|
533,844
|
|
Gross profit (loss)
|
|
|
668,246
|
|
|
|
305,103
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General and administrative expenses
|
|
|
328,692
|
|
|
|
457,046
|
|
Selling expenses
|
|
|
71,520
|
|
|
|
7,447
|
|
Total operating expenses
|
|
|
400,212
|
|
|
|
464,493
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (Loss) from operations
|
|
|
268,034
|
|
|
|
(159,390
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income (expense):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(16,838
|
)
|
|
|
(98,623
|
)
|
Rental income, net
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,617
|
|
Other income (expense), net
|
|
|
9,308
|
|
|
|
(1,333
|
)
|
Total other income (expense)
|
|
|
(7,530
|
)
|
|
|
(97,339
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (Loss) before income taxes
|
|
|
260,504
|
|
|
|
(256,729
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income taxes
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss)
|
|
|
260,504
|
|
|
|
(256,729
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest
|
|
|
369
|
|
|
|
(1,820
|
)
|
Net income (loss) attributable to Muliang Viagoo Technology,
Inc. common stockholders
|
|
|
260,135
|
|
|
|
(254,909
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other comprehensive income (loss):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment
|
|
|
(47,810
|
)
|
|
|
(172,844
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Comprehensive income (loss)
|
|
|
212,694
|
|
|
|
(429,573
|
)
|
Total comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests
|
|
|
(672
|
)
|
|
|
(2,492
|
)
|
Total comprehensive (income) loss attributable to Muliang
Viagoo Technology, Inc. common stockholders
|
|
$
|
213,366
|
|
|
$
|
(427,081
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per common share
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted
|
|
|
0.01
|
|
|
|
(0.01
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
|
38,502,954
|
|
|
|
37,341,954
|
|
Diluted
|
|
|
38,502,954
|
|
|
|
37,341,954
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial
statements
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY,
INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’
EQUITY
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2021
AND 2020
(Unaudited)
|
|
Series A
Preferred Stock
|
|
|
Common Stock
|
|
|
Additional
Paid-in
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
|
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
|
|
|
Non-controlling
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Capital
|
|
|
Deficit
|
|
|
Income (Loss)
|
|
|
Interest
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2019
|
|
|
19,000,000
|
|
|
$
|
1,900
|
|
|
|
37,341,954
|
|
|
$
|
3,734
|
|
|
|
19,398,854
|
|
|
|
(9,571,836
|
)
|
|
|
233,288
|
|
|
|
123,914
|
|
|
|
10,189,854
|
|
Net income
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(254,909
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(1,820
|
)
|
|
|
(256,729
|
)
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(172,172
|
)
|
|
|
(672
|
)
|
|
|
(172,844
|
)
|
Balance, March 31, 2020
|
|
|
19,000,000
|
|
|
$
|
1,900
|
|
|
|
37,341,954
|
|
|
$
|
3,734
|
|
|
|
19,398,854
|
|
|
|
(9,826,745
|
)
|
|
|
61,116
|
|
|
|
121,422
|
|
|
|
9,760,281
|
|
Issuance of common stock
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,161,000
|
|
|
|
116
|
|
|
|
534,939
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
535,055
|
|
Net income
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,230,413
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
6,223
|
|
|
|
1,236,636
|
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,067,235
|
|
|
|
2,196
|
|
|
|
1,069,431
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2020
|
|
|
19,000,000
|
|
|
|
1,900
|
|
|
|
38,502,954
|
|
|
|
3,850
|
|
|
|
19,933,793
|
|
|
|
(8,596,332
|
)
|
|
|
1,128,351
|
|
|
|
129,841
|
|
|
|
12,601,403
|
|
Net income
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
260,135
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
369
|
|
|
|
260,504
|
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(46,769
|
)
|
|
|
(1,041
|
)
|
|
|
(47,810
|
)
|
Balance, March 31, 2021
|
|
|
19,000,000
|
|
|
|
1,900
|
|
|
|
38,502,954
|
|
|
|
3,850
|
|
|
|
19,933,793
|
|
|
|
(8,336,197
|
)
|
|
|
1,081,582
|
|
|
|
129,169
|
|
|
|
12,814,097
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial
statements
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY,
INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH
FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2021
AND 2020
|
|
For Three Months Ended March 31,
|
|
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss)
|
|
$
|
260,504
|
|
|
$
|
(256,729
|
)
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
132,737
|
|
|
|
187,836
|
|
Deferred income tax assets
|
|
|
(161,964
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Changes in assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
|
4,404,317
|
|
|
|
1,006,497
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
(18,521
|
)
|
|
|
13,371
|
|
Prepayment
|
|
|
187,446
|
|
|
|
84,977
|
|
Other receivables
|
|
|
2,669
|
|
|
|
5,186
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued payables
|
|
|
(4,290,253
|
)
|
|
|
(381,133
|
)
|
Advances from customers
|
|
|
33,531
|
|
|
|
60,246
|
|
Other payables
|
|
|
354,191
|
|
|
|
75,491
|
|
Net cash provided by operating
activities
|
|
|
904,657
|
|
|
|
795,742
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Repayment to related party
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(779,010
|
)
|
Repayment of short-term loans
|
|
|
(36,426
|
)
|
|
|
(113,580
|
)
|
Proceeds of loan from shareholder , net of repayments
|
|
|
16,547
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net cash used in financing activities
|
|
|
(19,879
|
)
|
|
|
(892,590
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
|
|
|
(25,158
|
)
|
|
|
(953
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
|
|
|
859,620
|
|
|
|
(97,801
|
)
|
CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
|
|
|
348,834
|
|
|
|
103,868
|
|
CASH, END OF PERIOD
|
|
$
|
1,208,454
|
|
|
$
|
6,067
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid during the period for:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for interest expense, net of capitalized interest
|
|
$
|
152,236
|
|
|
$
|
16,407
|
|
Cash paid for income tax
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial
statements
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY,
INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND NATURE
OF OPERATIONS
Muliang Viagoo Technology, Inc (“Muliang
Viagoo”), formerly known as M & A Holding Corporation., Mullan Agritech Inc. and Muliang Agritech Inc. was incorporated under
the laws of the State of Nevada on November 5, 2014. Muliang Viagoo’s core business activities of developing, manufacturing, and
selling organic fertilizers and bio-organic fertilizers for use in agricultural industry are conducted through several indirectly owned
subsidiaries in China.
On June 9, 2016, M & A Holding Corporation
filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation (the “Amendment”) with the Secretary of State of the State
of Nevada, changing its name from “M & A Holding Corporation,” to “Mullan Agritech, Inc.”
On July 11, 2016, the Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority (FINRA) effected in the marketplace the change of the corporate name from “M & A Holding Corporation,” to “Mullan
Agritech, Inc.”, and effective on such date.
On April 4, 2019, the Company changed its
corporate name from “Mullan Agritech Inc.” to “Muliang Agritech Inc.” The name change took effect on May 7, 2019.
In connection with the name change, our stock symbol changed to “MULG”.
On June 26, 2020, Muliang Agritech, Inc. filed
a Certificate of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of the State of the State of Nevada, changing its name
from “Muliang Agritech, Inc.” to “Muliang Viagoo Technology, Inc.”. The Company will trade under the new name
upon approval by FINRA.
History
Shanghai Muliang Industry Co., Ltd. (referred
to herein as “Muliang Industry”) was incorporated in PRC on December 7, 2006 as a limited liability company, owned 95% by
Lirong Wang and 5% by Zongfang Wang. Muliang Industry through its own operations and its subsidiaries is engaged in the business of developing,
manufacturing, and selling organic fertilizers and bio-organic fertilizers for use in the agricultural industry.
On May 27, 2013, Muliang Industry entered
into and consummated an equity purchase agreement whereby it acquired 99% of the outstanding equity of Weihai Fukang Bio-Fertilizer Co.,
Ltd. (“Fukang”), a corporation organized under the laws of the People’s Republic of China. Fukang was incorporated
in Weihai City, Shandong Province on January 6, 2009. Fukang is focused on the distribution of organic fertilizers and the development
of new bio-organic fertilizers. As a result of the completion of the transaction, Fukang became a 99% owned subsidiary of Muliang Industry,
with the remaining 1% equity interest owned by Mr. Hui Song.
On July 11, 2013, Muliang Industry established
a wholly owned subsidiary, Shanghai Muliang Agritech Development Co., Ltd. (“Agritech Development”) in Shanghai, China. On
November 6, 2013, Muliang Industry sold 40% of the outstanding equity of Agritech Development to Mr. Jianping Zhang for consideration
of approximately $65,000 or RMB 400,000. Agritech Development does not currently conduct any operations.
On July 17, 2013, Muliang Industry entered
into an equity purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding equity of Shanghai Zongbao Environmental Construction Co., Ltd.
(“Shanghai Zongbao”) with consideration of approximately $3.2 million or RMB 20 million, effectively becoming the wholly-owned
subsidiary of Muliang Industry. Shanghai Zongbao was incorporated in Shanghai on January 25, 2008. Shanghai Zongbao processes and distributes
organic fertilizers. Shanghai Zongbao wholly owns Shanghai Zongbao Environmental Construction Co., Ltd. Cangzhou Branch (“Zongbao
Cangzhou”).
On August 21, 2014, Muliang Agricultural Limited
(“Muliang HK”) was incorporated in Hong Kong as an investment holding company.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND NATURE
OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
January 27, 2015, Muliang HK incorporated
a wholly foreign-owned enterprise, Shanghai Mufeng Investment Consulting Co., Ltd (“Shanghai Mufeng”), in the People’s
Republic of China (“PRC”).
On July 8, 2015, Muliang Viagoo entered into
certain stock purchase agreement with Muliang HK, pursuant to which Muliang Viagoo, for a consideration of $5,000, acquired 100% interest
in Muliang HK and its wholly-owned subsidiary Shanghai Mufeng. Both Muliang HK and Shanghai Mufeng are controlled by the Company’s
sole officer and director, Lirong Wang.
On July 23, 2015, Muliang Industry established
a wholly owned subsidiary, Shanghai Muliang Agricultural Sales Co., Ltd. (“Muliang Sales”) in Shanghai, China.
On September 3, 2015, Muliang Viagoo effected
a split of its outstanding common stock resulting in an aggregate of 150,525,000 shares outstanding of which 120,000,000 were owned by
Chenxi Shi, the founder of Muliang Viagoo and its sole officer and director. The remaining 30,525,000 were held by a total of 39 investors.
On January 11, 2016, Muliang Viagoo issued
129,475,000 shares of its common stock to Lirong Wang for an aggregate consideration of $64,737.50. On the same date, Chenxi Shi, the
sole officer and director of Muliang Viagoo on that date, transferred 120,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company held by him to
Lirong Wang for $800 pursuant to a transfer agreement.
On February 10, 2016, Shanghai Mufeng entered
into a set of contractual agreements known as Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”) Agreements, including (1) Exclusive Technical
Consulting and Service Agreement, (2) Equity Pledge Agreement, and (3) Call Option Cooperation Agreement, with Muliang Industry, and
its Principal Shareholders. As a result of the Stock Purchase Agreement and the set of VIE Agreements, Shanghai Muliang Industry Co.,
Ltd., along with its consolidated subsidiaries, became entities controlled by Muliang Viagoo, whereby Muliang Viagoo would derive all
substantial economic benefit generated by Muliang Industry and its subsidiaries.
As a result, Muliang Viagoo has a direct wholly-owned
subsidiary, Muliang HK and an indirectly wholly owned subsidiary Shanghai Mufeng. Through its VIE Agreements, Muliang Viagoo exercises
control over Muliang Industry. Muliang Industry has two wholly-owned subsidiaries (Shanghai Zongbao and Muliang Sales), one 99% owned
subsidiary (Fukang), one 60% owned subsidiary (Agritech Development), and one indirectly wholly owned subsidiary Zongbao Cangzhou.
On June 6, 2016, Muliang Industry established
a wholly-owned subsidiary, namely, Muliang (Ningling) Bio-chemical Fertilizer Co. Ltd (“Ningling Fertilizer”) in Henan Province,
the central plain of China. Ningling Fertilizer is setup for a new production line of bio-chemical fertilizer and has not begun any operation
yet.
On July 7, 2016, Muliang Industry established
a subsidiary, namely, Zhonglian Huinong (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd (“Zhonglian”) in Beijing City, China. Muliang Industry
owns 65% shares of Zhonglian, and a third-party company, Zhongrui Huilian (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd owns the other 35% shares. Zhonglian
is to develop and operate an online agricultural products trading platform.
On October 27, 2016, Muliang Industry established
a subsidiary, namely, Yunnan Muliang Animal Husbandry Development Co., Ltd (“Yunnan Muliang”) in Yunnan Province, China.
Muliang Industry owns 55% shares of Yunnan Muliang, and a third-party company, Shuangbai County Development Investment Co., Ltd. owns
the other 45% shares. Yunnan Muliang was setup for the sales development of West China.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND NATURE
OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
On October 12, 2017, the Company canceled
the registration of Ningling with the administration authorities for Industry and Commerce. Ningling has historically been reported as
a component of our operations and incurred $33,323 to loss before income taxes provisions for the year ended December 31, 2017. The termination
does not constitute a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations or financial results and as such, the termination
is not classified as discontinued operations in our consolidated financial statements.
On June 19, 2020, the Company entered into
a Share Exchange Agreement with Viagoo Pte Ltd. and all the shareholders of Viagoo for the acquisition of 100% equity interest
of Viagoo. Pursuant to the SEA, Muliang shall purchase from Viagoo Shareholders all of Viagoo Shareholder’s right, title and interest
in and to the Viagoo’s capital stock. The aggregate purchase price for the Shares was US$2,830,800, paid in 1,011,000 shares of
the Company’s restricted common stock, valued at $2.80 per share.
Muliang HK, Shanghai Mufeng, Muliang Industry,
Shanghai Zongbao, Zongbao Cangzhou, Muliang Sales, Fukang, Agritech Development, Yunnan Muliang, Zhonglian, and Viagoo are referred to
as subsidiaries. The Company and its consolidated subsidiaries are collectively referred to herein as the “Company”, “we”
and “us”, unless specific reference is made to an entity.
On April 4, 2019, the Company’s Board
of Directors and majority shareholder approved a 5 to 1 reverse stock split of all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s
common stock, the change of corporate name from “Mullan Agritech Inc.” to “Muliang Viagoo Inc.”, and the creation
of one hundred million (100,000,000) shares of Blank Check Preferred Stock.
On April 5, 2019, we filed a Certificate of
Amendment to our Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to reflect the Name Change and to authorize
the creation of Blank Check Preferred Stock. As a result, the capital stock of the Company consists of 500,000,000 shares of common stock,
$0.0001 par value, and 100,000,000 shares of blank check preferred stock, $0.0001 par value. To the fullest extent permitted by the laws
of the State of Nevada, as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended or supplemented, the Board of Directors may fix and determine
the designations, rights, preferences or other variations of each class or series within each class of preferred stock of the Company.
The Company may issue the shares of stock for such consideration as may be fixed by the Board of Directors.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND NATURE
OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
On April 16, 2019, we filed a Certificate
of Change to our Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to reflect the reverse stock split. Any
fractional shares are to be rounded up to whole shares. The reverse stock split does not affect the par value or the number of authorized
shares of common stock of the Company.
The reverse stock split and the name change
took effect on May 7, 2019. In connection with the name change, our stock symbol changed to “MULG”.
On June 19, 2020, Muliang Agritech Inc. entered
into a Share Exchange Agreement with Viagoo Pte Ltd. (“Viagoo”) and all the shareholders of Viagoo for the acquisition of
100% equity interest of Viagoo.
On June 26, 2020, the Company filed a Certificate
of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of the State of the State of Nevada, changing its name from “Muliang
Agritech, Inc.” to “Muliang Viagoo Technology, Inc.”
Viagoo is a Singapore-based logistics sharing
platform that enables shippers and carriers to share and optimize resources to lower cost and increase efficiency. From last mile delivery
to cross border transportation, the platform provides digital transaction contracts for customers to source for service providers to
deliver goods and services in a convenient manner. Viagoo partners with various Singapore agencies to promote the platform to support
urban logistics need in Singapore, such as Enterprise Singapore, a government agency to support Singapore small and medium businesses,
and Singapore Logistics Association.
Pursuant to the SEA, Muliang shall purchase
from Viagoo Shareholders all of Viagoo Shareholder’s right, title and interest in and to the Viagoo’s capital stock. The
aggregate purchase price for the Shares was US$2,830,800, paid in 1,011,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock, valued
at $2.80 per share. The Company recognized $673,278 in goodwill as result of this transaction.
Management determined that the results of
operations of Viagoo from June 19, 2020 to June 30, 2020 were not material to the Company’s consolidated results of operations,
and as a result has excluded them from the Company’s consolidated results of operations and cash flows for the six months end June
30, 2020.
Muliang Agritech, Muliang HK, Shanghai Mufeng,
Muliang Industry, Shanghai Zongbao, Zongbao Cangzhou, Muliang Sales, Fukang, Agritech Development, Yunnan Muliang, Zhonglian, and Viagoo
are referred to as subsidiaries. The Company and its consolidated subsidiaries are collectively referred to herein as the “Company”,
“we” and “us”, unless specific reference is made to an entity.
The consolidated financial statements were
prepared assuming that the Company has controlled Muliang HK and its intermediary holding companies, operating subsidiaries, and variable
interest entities: Shanghai Mufeng, Muliang Industry, Shanghai Zongbao, Zongbao Cangzhou, Muliang Sales, Fukang, Heilongjiang, and Agritech
Development, from the first period presented. The transactions detailed above have been accounted for as reverse takeover transaction
and a recapitalization of the Company; accordingly, the Company (the legal acquirer) is considered the accounting acquiree and Muliang
HK (the legal acquiree) is considered the accounting acquirer. No goodwill has been recorded for these transactions. As a result of this
transaction, the Company is deemed to be a continuation of the business of Muliang HK, Shanghai Mufeng, and Muliang Industry.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
Liquidity and Going Concern
As reflected in the accompanying consolidated
financial statements, we had net income of $260,504 and net loss of $256,729 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Our cash balances as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were $1,208,454 and $348,834, respectively. We had current liabilities of
$17,177,944 and $21,161,217 at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, which would be due within the next 12 months. In addition, we had
a net current assets (working capital) of $5,352,319 and $5,145,436 at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.
According to the normal operation, the company
does not have problems with business sustainability. But the new covid-19 pandemic from the beginning of 2020 has a great impact on the
company’s operation. In 2020, the company’s sales had declined, and the recovery of accounts receivable was slow. As a result,
we have taken the following measures :(1) while actively opening up new markets and new customers, we have increased the collection of
accounts receivable and strive to control the turnover days of accounts receivable to be within 90 days at the middle of 2021;(2) in
April 2021, the company will complete the disposal of Shanghai industrial land transfer transaction and pay off all loans.
Because the company is gradually recovering
the accounts receivables affected by the Covid-19, and the sales are gradually returning to the normal level, the company’s current
cash revenue and expenditure are normal, which did not affect the normal operation. Now after Covid-19, the company has no problems with
business sustainability. IPO financing will be used for new investments to expand the operating scale and does not affect the existing
operating scale.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements
have been prepared in conformity with US GAAP. The basis of accounting differs from that used in the statutory accounts of the Company,
which are prepared in accordance with the accounting principles of the PRC (“PRC GAAP”). The differences between US GAAP
and PRC GAAP have been adjusted in these consolidated financial statements. The Company’s functional currency is the Chinese Renminbi
(“RMB”); however, the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been translated and presented in United States
Dollars (“USD”).
Interim Financial Statements
The accompanying unaudited financial statements
have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) applicable to interim financial information and
the requirements of Form 10-Q and Rule 8-03 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include
all of the information and disclosure required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete
financial statements. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. In the opinion of management, all adjustments
considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and the results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods
have been included. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements for the year
ended December 31, 2020, as not all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles for annual financial statements
are presented. The interim financial statements follow the same accounting policies and methods of computations as the audited financial
statements for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of these financial statements
in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of these financial statements
and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience
and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Accordingly, actual results may differ from
these estimates. Significant estimates include the useful lives of property and equipment, land use rights, assumptions used in assessing
collectability of receivables and impairment for long-term assets.
Principles of Consolidation
Muliang Viagoo consolidates the following
entities, including wholly-owned subsidiaries, Muliang HK, Shanghai Mufeng, Viagoo, and its wholly controlled variable interest entities,
Muliang Industry, and Zhongbao, 60% controlled Agritech Development, 99% controlled Fukang, 65% controlled Zhonglian, 80% controlled
Yunnan Muliang and 51% controlled Heilongjiang. The 40% equity interest holder of Agritech Development, 1% equity interest holders in
Fukang, 35% equity interest holders in Zhonglian, 20% interest in Yunnan Muliang and 49% equity interest in Heilongjiang are accounted
as non-controlling interest in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY,
INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES (CONTINUED)
The variable interest entities consolidated
for which the Company is deemed the primary beneficiary. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated
in consolidation.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the statements of cash flows,
the Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less and money market accounts to be
cash equivalents. The Company maintains cash with various financial institutions.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are presented net of an
allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses. The Company reviews the
accounts receivable on a periodic basis and makes general and specific allowances when there is doubt as to the collectability of individual
balances. In evaluating the collectability of individual receivable balances, the Company considers many factors, including the age of
the balance, a customer’s historical payment history, its current credit-worthiness and current economic trends. Accounts are written
off after exhaustive efforts at collection.
Inventories
Inventories, consisting of raw materials,
work in process and finished goods related to the Company’s products are stated at the lower of cost or market utilizing the weighted
average method.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Plant and equipment are carried at cost and
are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The cost of repairs and maintenance is expensed
as incurred; major replacements and improvements are capitalized. When assets are retired or disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation
are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gains or losses are included in income in the year of disposition. The Company examines
the possibility of decreases in the value of fixed assets when events or changes in circumstances reflect the fact that their recorded
value may not be recoverable.
Included in property and equipment is construction-in-progress
which consisted of factory improvements and machinery pending installation and includes the costs of construction, machinery and equipment,
and any interest charges arising from borrowings used to finance these assets during the period of construction or installation of the
assets. No provision for depreciation is made on construction-in-progress until such time as the relevant assets are completed and ready
for their intended use.
Estimated useful lives of the Company’s
assets are as follows:
|
|
Useful
Life
|
|
Building
|
|
20
years
|
|
Operating
equipment
|
|
5-10
years
|
|
Vehicle
|
|
3-5
years
|
|
Electronic
equipment
|
|
3-20
years
|
|
Office
equipment
|
|
3-20
years
|
|
Apple
orchard
|
|
10
years
|
|
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES (CONTINUED)
The apple orchard includes rental of an apple
farm, labor cost, fertilizers, apple seeds, apple seedlings and others. The costs to purchase and cultivate apple trees and the expenditures
related to labor and materials to plant apple trees until they become commercially productive are capitalized, which require a two-year
period. The estimated production life for apple tree is 10 years, and the costs are depreciated without a residual value. Expenses incurred
maintaining apple trees during the growth cycle until seedling apple trees or grafted varieties are fruited are capitalized into inventory
and included in Work in Process—apple orchard, a component of inventories.
Depreciation expenses pertaining to apple
trees will be included in inventory costs for those apples to be sold and ultimately become a component of cost of goods sold. Similar
to other assets, the failure of our apple trees to be serviceable over the entirety of their anticipated useful lives or to be sold at
their anticipated residual value will negatively impact our operating results.
Intangible Assets
Included in the intangible assets are land
use rights. According to the laws of the PRC, the government owns all the land in the PRC. Companies or individuals are authorized to
possess and use the land only through land use rights granted by the Chinese government. Intangible assets are being amortized using
the straight-line method over their lease terms or estimated useful life.
Estimated useful lives of the Company’s
intangible assets are as follows:
|
|
Useful
Life
|
|
Land
use rights
|
|
50
years
|
|
Non-patented
technology
|
|
10
years
|
|
The Company carries intangible assets at cost
less accumulated amortization. In accordance with US GAAP, the Company examines the possibility of decreases in the value of intangible
assets when events or changes in circumstances reflect the fact that their recorded value may not be recoverable. The Company computes
amortization using the straight-line method over estimated useful life of 50 years for the land use rights.
Impairment of Long-lived Assets
In accordance with ASC Topic 360, the Company
reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets
may not be fully recoverable, or at least annually. The Company recognizes an impairment loss when the sum of expected undiscounted future
cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset. The amount of impairment is measured as the difference between the asset’s
estimated fair value and its book value. The Company recorded no impairment charge for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Advances from Customers
Advances from customers consist of prepayments
from customers for merchandise that had not yet been shipped. The Company will recognize the deposits as revenue as customers take delivery
of the goods and title to the assets is transferred to customers in accordance with the Company’s revenue recognition policy.
Non-controlling Interest
Non-controlling interests in the Company’s
subsidiaries are recorded in accordance with the provisions of ASC 810 and are reported as a component of equity, separate from the parent’s
equity. Purchase or sale of equity interests that do not result in a change of control are accounted for as equity transactions. Results
of operations attributable to the non-controlling interest are included in our consolidated results of operations and, upon loss of control,
the interest sold, as well as interest retained, if any, will be reported at fair value with any gain or loss recognized in earnings.
Revenue Recognition
On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASC
606 using the modified retrospective method. Results for the reporting period beginning after January 1, 2018 are presented under ASC
606, while prior period amounts have not been adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the Company’s historic accounting
under Topic 605.
Management has determined that the adoption
of ASC 606 did not impact the Company’s previously reported financial statements in any prior period nor did it result in a cumulative
effect adjustment to opening retained earnings.
Revenue for sale of products is derived from
contracts with customers, which primarily include the sale of fertilizer products and environmental protection equipment. The Company’s
sales arrangements do not contain variable consideration. The Company recognizes revenue at a point in time based on management’s
evaluation of when performance obligations under the terms of a contract with the customer are satisfied and control of the products
has been transferred to the customer. For vast majority of the Company’s product sales, the performance obligations and control
of the products transfer to the customer when products are delivered, and customer acceptance is made.
Revenue for logistics-related service is derived
from Viagoo subsidiaries. Through an online service platform, the company provides the operation management service to support customers.
For VTM service, revenue is charged to carriers based on certain percentage of the freight charges. For VES service, revenue is recognized
based on monthly subscription by vehicles and by users. For system integration service, revenue is recognized over time based on the
progress of project and annual maintenance service.
Pursuant to the guidance of ASC Topic 840,
rent shall be reported as income by lessors over the lease term as it becomes receivable. The Company currently leased
part of the building of the Shanghai new plant to third parties as warehouse. The Company recognizes building leasing revenue over the
beneficial period described by the agreement, as the revenue is realized or realizable and earned.
Cost of Sales
Cost of sales consists primarily of raw materials,
utility and supply costs consumed in the manufacturing process, manufacturing labor, depreciation expense and direct overhead expenses
necessary to manufacture finished goods as well as warehousing and distribution costs such as inbound freight charges, shipping and handling
costs, purchasing and receiving costs.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under
the provisions of Section 740-10-30 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, which is an asset and liability approach that requires
the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in
its financial statements or tax returns.
The Company is subject to the Enterprise Income
Tax law (“EIT”) of the People’s Republic of China. The Company’s operations in producing and selling fertilizers
are subject to the 25% enterprise income tax.
Related Parties
Parties are related to the Company if the
parties, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, control, are controlled by, or are under common control with the
Company. Related parties also include principal owners of the Company, its management, members of the immediate families of principal
owners of the Company and its management and other parties with which the Company may deal if one party controls or can significantly
influence the management or operating policies of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from
fully pursuing its own separate interests. The Company discloses all related party transactions.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
(Loss)
Comprehensive income (loss) comprised of net
income (loss) and all changes to the statements of stockholders’ equity, except those due to investments by stockholders, changes
in paid-in capital and distributions to stockholders. The Company’s comprehensive income (loss) consist of net income (loss) and
unrealized gains from foreign currency translation adjustments.
Foreign Currency Translation
The Company’s functional currency is
the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”); however, the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been translated and presented
in United States Dollars (“USD”). Results of operations and cash flows are translated at average exchange rates during the
period, assets and liabilities are translated at the unified exchange rate at the end of the period, and equity is translated at historical
exchange rates. As a result, amounts relating to assets and liabilities reported on the statements of cash flows may not necessarily
agree with the changes in the corresponding balances on the balance sheets. Translation adjustments resulting from the process of translating
the local currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are included in determining comprehensive income/loss. The translation adjustment
for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 was loss of $47,810 and loss of $172,844, respectively. Transactions denominated
in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing on the transaction dates. Assets and
liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing at the balance
sheet date with any transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency
other than the functional currency are included in the results of operations as incurred.
All of the Company’s revenue transactions
are transacted in the functional currency. The Company does not enter into any material transaction in foreign currencies. Transaction
gains or losses have not had, and are not expected to have, a material effect on the results of operations of the Company.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES (CONTINUED)
For business in China, asset and liability
accounts at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were translated at 6.5392 RMB to $1 USD and 6.5277 RMB to $1 USD, respectively, which
were the exchange rates on the balance sheet dates. The average translation rates applied to the statements of income for the three months
ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 were 6.5335 RMB and 7.0106 RMB to $1 USD, respectively.
For business in Singapore, asset and liability
accounts at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was translated at 1.3472 SGD to $1 USD and 1.3217 SGD to $1 USD respectively. The average
translation rates applied to the statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was 1.3355 SGD to $1 USD.
Earnings (Loss) per Share
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing
net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, excluding
the effects of any potentially dilutive securities. Diluted earnings per share gives effect to all dilutive potential of shares of common
stock outstanding during the period including stock options or warrants, using the treasury stock method (by using the average stock
price for the period to determine the number of shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of stock options or warrants), and convertible
debt or convertible preferred stock, using the if-converted method. Earnings per share excludes all potential dilutive shares of common
stock if their effect is anti-dilutive. There were no potential dilutive securities at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 and for the
three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company adopted the guidance of ASC Topic
820 for fair value measurements which clarifies the definition of fair value, prescribes methods for measuring fair value, and establishes
a fair value hierarchy to classify the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:
Level 1 - Inputs are unadjusted
quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities available at the measurement date.
Level 2 - Inputs are unadjusted
quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in
markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, and inputs derived from or corroborated by observable
market data.
Level 3 - Inputs are unobservable
inputs which reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions on what assumptions the market participants would use in pricing the
asset or liability based on the best available information.
The carrying amounts reported in the balance
sheets for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, inventories, advances to suppliers, prepaid expenses, short-term loans, accounts
payable, accrued expenses, advances from customers, VAT and service taxes payable and income taxes payable approximate their fair market
value based on the short-term maturity of these instruments.
ASC Topic 825-10 “Financial Instruments”
allows entities to voluntarily choose to measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value (fair value option). The fair
value option may be elected on an instrument-by-instrument basis and is irrevocable, unless a new election date occurs. If the fair value
option is elected for an instrument, unrealized gains and losses for that instrument should be reported in earnings at each subsequent
reporting date. The Company did not elect to apply the fair value option to any outstanding instruments.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES (CONTINUED)
The following table summarizes the carrying
values of the Company’s financial instruments:
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
Current portion of long-term debt
|
|
$
|
4,563,377
|
|
|
$
|
4,571,452
|
|
Long-term loan
|
|
|
1,420,663
|
|
|
|
1,425,475
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
5,984,040
|
|
|
$
|
5,996,927
|
|
Government Contribution Plan
Pursuant to the laws applicable to PRC law,
the Company is required to participate in a government-mandated multi-employer defined contribution plan pursuant to which certain retirement,
medical and other welfare benefits are provided to employees. Chinese labor regulations require the Company to pay to the local labor
bureau a monthly contribution at a stated contribution rate based on the monthly basic compensation of qualified employees. The relevant
local labor bureau is responsible for meeting all retirement benefit obligations; the Company has no further commitments beyond its monthly
contribution.
Statutory Reserve
Pursuant to the laws applicable to the PRC,
the Company must make appropriations from after-tax profit to the non-distributable “statutory surplus reserve fund”. Subject
to certain cumulative limits, the “statutory surplus reserve fund” requires annual appropriations of 10% of after-tax profit
until the aggregated appropriations reach 50% of the registered capital (as determined under accounting principles generally accepted
in the PRC (“PRC GAAP”) at each year-end). For foreign invested enterprises and joint ventures in the PRC, annual appropriations
should be made to the “reserve fund”. For foreign invested enterprises, the annual appropriation for the “reserve fund”
cannot be less than 10% of after-tax profits until the aggregated appropriations reach 50% of the registered capital (as determined under
PRC GAAP at each year-end). If the Company has accumulated loss from prior periods, the Company is able to use the current period net
income after tax to offset against the accumulate loss.
Segment Information
The standard, “Disclosures about Segments
of an Enterprise and Related Information,” codified with ASC-280, requires certain financial and supplementary information to be
disclosed on an annual and interim basis for each reportable segment of an enterprise. The Company believes that it operates in three
business segments of which two are geographically located in China, and one in Singapore.
Recent Accounting Pronouncement
In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting
Standards Update No. 2016-02 (ASU 2016-02) “Leases (Topic 842)”. ASU 2016-02 requires a lessee to recognize in the statement
of financial position a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use
the underlying asset for the lease term. ASU 2016-02 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15,
2018. Early adoption is permitted. For finance leases, a lessee is required to do the following:
|
●
|
Recognize a right-of-use
asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, in the statement of financial position
|
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES (CONTINUED)
|
●
|
Recognize interest on
the lease liability separately from amortization of the right-of-use asset in the statement of comprehensive income
|
|
|
|
|
●
|
Classify repayments
of the principal portion of the lease liability within financing activities and payments of interest on the lease liability and variable
lease payments within operating activities in the statement of cash flows.
|
For operating leases, a lessee is required
to do the following:
|
●
|
Recognize a right-of-use
asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, in the statement of financial position
|
|
|
|
|
●
|
Recognize a single lease
cost, calculated so that the cost of the lease is allocated over the lease term on a generally straight-line basis
|
|
|
|
|
●
|
Classify all cash payments
within operating activities in the statement of cash flows.
|
In July 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards
Update No. 2018-11 (ASU 2018-11), which amends ASC 842 so that entities may elect not to recast their comparative periods in transition
(the “Comparatives Under 840 Option”). ASU 2018-11 allows entities to change their date of initial application to the beginning
of the period of adoption. In doing so, entities would:
|
●
|
Apply ASC 840 in the
comparative periods.
|
|
|
|
|
●
|
Provide the disclosures
required by ASC 840 for all periods that continue to be presented in accordance with ASC 840.
|
|
|
|
|
●
|
Recognize the effects
of applying ASC 842 as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings for the period of adoption.
|
In addition, the FASB also issued a series
of amendments to ASU 2016-02 that address the transition methods available and clarify the guidance for lessor costs and other aspects
of the new lease standard.
The management has reviewed the accounting
pronouncements and adopted the new standard on January 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective method of adoption.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES (CONTINUED)
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12
- Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. This ASU provides an exception to the general methodology for
calculating income taxes in an interim period when a year-to-date loss exceeds the anticipated loss for the year. This update also (1)
requires an entity to recognize a franchise tax (or similar tax) that is partially based on income as an income-based tax and account
for any incremental amount incurred as a non-income-based tax, (2) requires an entity to evaluate when a step-up in the tax basis of
goodwill should be considered part of the business combination in which goodwill was originally recognized for accounting purposes and
when it should be considered a separate transaction, and (3) requires that an entity reflect the effect of an enacted change in tax laws
or rates in the annual effective tax rate computation in the interim period that includes the enactment date. The standard is effective
for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently in the process
of evaluating the impact of the adoption on its consolidated financial statements.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, “Fair
Value Measurement (Topic 820), – Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement,”
which makes a number of changes meant to add, modify or remove certain disclosure requirements associated with the movement amongst or
hierarchy associated with Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 fair value measurements. The amendments in this Update modify the disclosure requirements
on fair value measurements based on the concepts in FASB Concepts Statement, Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting—Chapter
8: Notes to Financial Statements, including the consideration of costs and benefits. The amendments on changes in unrealized gains and
losses, the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements, and the narrative
description of measurement uncertainty should be applied prospectively for only the most recent interim or annual period presented in
the initial fiscal year of adoption. All other amendments should be applied retrospectively to all periods presented upon their effective
date. The amendments are effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those
fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impacts of ASU 2018-13 on its consolidated
financial statements.
The Company believes that there were no other
accounting standards recently issued that had or are expected to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 3 – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable consisted of the following:
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
$
|
10,313,041
|
|
|
$
|
14,763,516
|
|
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts
|
|
|
(1,283,259
|
)
|
|
|
(1,307,965
|
)
|
Total, net
|
|
$
|
9,029,782
|
|
|
$
|
13,455,551
|
|
The Company reviews the accounts receivable
on a periodic basis and makes general and specific allowances when there is doubt as to the collectability of individual balances. After
evaluating the collectability of individual receivable balances, the Company did not recognize bad debt allowance for the three months
ended March 31, 2021 and 2020. The allowance balance as of March 31, 2021 was carried forward from prior period.
The novel coronavirus epidemic that began
in the PRC at the beginning of 2020 has significantly impacted the operation of customers, resulting in delays in collecting outstanding
receivables as of March 31, 2021. As of the date of this report, a majority of the Company’s customers have resumed normal operations.
NOTE 4 – INVENTORIES
Inventories consisted of the following:
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
Raw materials
|
|
$
|
52,394
|
|
|
$
|
48,524
|
|
Finished goods
|
|
|
125,900
|
|
|
|
111,547
|
|
Allowance
|
|
|
(12,778
|
)
|
|
|
(12,800
|
)
|
Total, net
|
|
$
|
165,516
|
|
|
$
|
147,271
|
|
The Company did not recognize loss from inventory
impairment for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 5 – OTHER RECEIVABLE
The other receivable balance of $10,664,536
at March 31, 2021 mainly represents the receivable in escrow account administered by the court in the amount of $10,636,484 which is
the consideration of the disposal of the land use right and the related building located in Shanghai City.
NOTE 6 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment at March 31,
2021 and December 31, 2020 consisted of:
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
Building
|
|
$
|
2,944,267
|
|
|
$
|
2,949,493
|
|
Operating equipment
|
|
|
2,753,443
|
|
|
|
2,758,704
|
|
Vehicle
|
|
|
86,674
|
|
|
|
86,828
|
|
Office equipment
|
|
|
26,805
|
|
|
|
26,783
|
|
Apple Orchard
|
|
|
1,041,377
|
|
|
|
1,041,377
|
|
Construction in progress
|
|
|
1,895,993
|
|
|
|
1,829,057
|
|
|
|
|
8,748,559
|
|
|
|
8,692,242
|
|
Less: Accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
(2,616,711
|
)
|
|
|
(2,425,499
|
)
|
|
|
$
|
6,131,848
|
|
|
$
|
6,266,743
|
|
For the three months ended March 31, 2021
and 2020, depreciation expense amounted to $105,258 and $169,420, respectively. Depreciation is not taken during the period of construction
or equipment installation. Upon completion of the installation of manufacturing equipment or any construction in progress, construction
in progress balances will be classified to their respective property and equipment category.
The construction in progress of $1,895,993
represents the investment of a black goat processing plant located in Shuangbai County, Chuxiong City, Yunnan Province, PRC.
NOTE 7 – RIGHT OF USE ASSETS
The total balance of $1,413,598 as of March
31, 2021 represents the net value of two industrial land use rights located in Weihai City, Shandong Province, and Chuxiong City, Yunnan
Province. The total cost of land use rights is $1,552,612 and the accumulated amortization is $139,014.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 8 – DEFERRED TAX ASSETS, NET
The components of the deferred tax assets
are as follows:
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
Deferred tax assets, non-current
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
Deficit carried-forward
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
20,600
|
|
Allowance
|
|
|
615,868
|
|
|
|
434,248
|
|
Deferred tax assets
|
|
|
615,868
|
|
|
|
454,848
|
|
Less: valuation allowance
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Deferred tax assets, non-current
|
|
$
|
615,868
|
|
|
$
|
454,848
|
|
Deferred taxation is calculated under the
liability method in respect of taxation effect arising from all timing differences, which are expected with reasonable probability to
realize in the foreseeable future. The Company’s subsidiary registered in the PRC is subject to income taxes within the PRC at
the applicable tax rate.
NOTE 9 – LOANS PAYABLE
As of March 31, 2021, current portion of long-term
loans refers to $4,563,377 due to Agricultural Bank of China (“ABC”), which is collateralized with land use rights and guaranteed
by Mr. Lirong Wang, the CEO.
The Company has been in “default”
with the loan payable to ABC. The bank has taken legal action against the Company and on April 26, 2020, the bank has been awarded a
judgment by the PRC courts for $5,609,770 (RMB 36,683,409). This amount has be settled in April 2021 upon completion of the auction sale
of the collateralized land use right and related building in Shanghai city.
The loan agreement was entered into between
Agricultural Bank of China (“ABC”) and one of our VIEs Shanghai Zongbao Environment Company Engineering Co., Ltd. (“Zongbao”)
on October 29, 2014 (the “Loan Agreement”) for a total loan amount of RMB 45 Million (approximately US$6.43 million) at a
floating interest rate of 20% premium to the base rate published by the People’s Bank of China for loans of the same tenure and
same loan grade per annum (the “Loan”). The loan was given as part of a project financing for the construction of production
facility and the development of our fertilizer business. Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, Zongbao was obligated to make repayments based
on the following schedule:
|
●
|
RMB 2 million on August
25, 2016,
|
|
●
|
RMB 3 million on February
25, 2017,
|
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
|
●
|
RMB 5 million on August
25, 2017,
|
|
●
|
RMB 5 million on February
25, 2018,
|
|
●
|
RMB 8 million on August
25, 2018,
|
|
●
|
RMB 10 million on February
25, 2019,
|
|
●
|
RMB 12 million on September
25, 2019.
|
Zongbo repaid the loan as scheduled through
September 30, 2017 (total RMB 10 Million). However, a local government policy was later implemented in the Industrial Park where the
Company’s then newly-built facility is located. Because the Industrial Park shifted its focus to concentrate on businesses relating
to food production, machinery and renewable energy, Company’s organic fertilizer business was not permitted. It is very common
for China and large cities such as Shanghai to implement such sudden policy change to promote the development of industrial park characteristics.
Because of this regulatory change and Company’s inability to satisfy the use of proceeds based on the new policy, Agricultural
Bank of China initiated on the “default” of the Loan Agreement and commenced legal action against Zongbao and its guarantors
on January 18, 2018 to demand early repayment of the remaining RMB 35 Million. In addition, as a condition of the loan, if the borrower
fails to repay the principal of the loan within the time limit specified in the contract, the interest on the overdue loan will rise
by 50%. If the borrower’s default causes the creditor to resort to litigation and other methods to realize the creditor’s
rights, the lender’s attorney fees, travel expenses, and other enforcement fees shall be borne by the borrower.
The land and production facility of Zongbao
was collateralized to secure the loan. In addition, the Loan Agreement was guaranteed personally by Mr. Lirong Wang (as the legal representative)
and affiliated entities, Shanghai Muliang Industrial Co., Ltd., and Weihai Fukang Biological Fertilizer Co., Ltd. (“Weihai Fukang”).
It is a common practice in China for the banks to demand a personal guarantee for these types of financing. See Note 16 for further information.
As of March 31, 2021, the amount of $278,322
represents the long-term loan owed to Ms. Hui Song. The amount owed to Ms. Hui Song is non-interest bearing, unsecured, and is expected
to be due more than one year afterward.
Long-term loan and current portion of long-term
loan consisted of the following:
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
Loan payable to Agricultural Bank of China, annual interest rate ranges
from 6% to 7.2%
|
|
$
|
4,563,377
|
|
|
$
|
4,571,452
|
|
Loan payable to Rushan City Rural Credit Union, annual interest 8.7875%, due by
July 18, 2022.
|
|
|
1,142,342
|
|
|
|
1,144,363
|
|
Long-term loans due to individuals and entities without
interest
|
|
|
278,321
|
|
|
|
281,112
|
|
|
|
|
5,984,040
|
|
|
|
5,996,927
|
|
Current portion of long-term loans payable
|
|
|
4,563,377
|
|
|
|
4,571,452
|
|
Total, net
|
|
$
|
1,420,663
|
|
|
$
|
1,425,475
|
|
As of March 31, 2021, the Company’s
future loan obligations according to the terms of the loan agreement are as follows:
within 1 year
|
|
$
|
4,563,377
|
|
1-2 years
|
|
|
1,420,664
|
|
3 years
|
|
|
-
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
5,984,041
|
|
The Company recognized interest expenses of
$16,838 and $98,623 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 10 – STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
Authorized Stock
The Company has authorized 500,000,000 common
shares with a par value of $0.0001 per share. Each common share entitles the holder to one vote, in person or proxy, on any matter on
which action of the stockholders of the corporation is sought.
On April 5, 2019, the Company filed a Certificate
of Amendment to our Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to reflect the creation of Blank Check
Preferred Stock. As a result, the capital stock of the Company consisted of 500,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.0001 par value, and
100,000,000 shares of blank check preferred stock after the filling.
On October 30, 2019, 30,000,000 shares were
designated to be Series A Preferred Stock out of the 100,000,000 shares of blank check preferred stock.
Common Share Issuances
On June 29, 2018, the outstanding amount $326,348
due to Mr. Wang, CEO and Chairman of the Company, were converted into 43,200 shares of Common Shares at $ 7.55 per share.
On June 29, 2018 the Company issued 298,518
common shares of the Company at $7.55 for proceeds of $2,255,111 to Mr. Wang, CEO and Chairman of the Company.
On April 4, 2019, the Company’s Board
of Directors and majority shareholder approved a 5 to 1 reverse stock split of all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s
common stock (the “Reverse Stock Split”). No fractional shares of Common Stock will be issued as a result of the reverse
stock split. The Stock Split does not affect the par value or the number of authorized shares of common stock of the Company.
On April 16, 2019, the Company filed a Certificate
of Change to our Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to reflect the Reverse stock Split. The
reverse stock split took effect on May 7, 2019 The common shares outstanding have been retroactively restated to reflect the reverse
stock split.
On October 10, 2019 and November 1, 2019,
the Company issued a total of 19,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock to Mr. Wang, the CEO and Chairman of the Company, in exchange
for 19,000,000 shares of common stock beneficially owned by him. Following the transaction, 19,000,000 shares of common stock were cancelled
and returned to treasury.
On June 19, 2020, Muliang Viagoo Technology
Inc. entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Viagoo Pte Ltd. (“Viagoo”) and all the shareholders of Viagoo for the acquisition
of 100% equity interest of Viagoo.
Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement,
Muliang shall purchase from Viagoo Shareholders all of Viagoo Shareholder’s right, title and interest in and to the Viagoo’s
capital stock. The aggregate purchase price for the Shares was US$2,830,800, paid in 1,011,000 shares of the Company’s restricted
common stock, valued at $2.80 per share.
On June 28, 2020, the Company issued 50,000
of restricted common stock as the compensation for Shaw Cheng “David” Chong, the new Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 10 – STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (CONTINUED)
On December 29, 2020, the Company issued 100,000
of restricted common stock to two investors for US$280,000 valued at $2.80 per share.
As of the date of this report, there were
38,502,954 shares of common stock outstanding.
Blank Check Preferred
Stock
On April 4, 2019, the Company’s Board
of Directors and majority shareholder approved creation of one hundred million (100,000,000) shares of Blank Check Preferred Stock, $0.0001
par value. To the fullest extent permitted by the laws of the State of Nevada, as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended or
supplemented, the Board of Directors may fix and determine the designations, rights, preferences or other variations of each class or
series within each class of preferred stock of the Company. The Company may issue the shares of stock for such consideration as may be
fixed by the Board of Directors.
On April 5, 2019, the Company filed a Certificate
of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to authorize the creation of Blank Check
Preferred Stock.
On October 30, 2019, 30,000,000 shares were
designated to be Series A Preferred Stock out of the 100,000,000 shares of blank check preferred stock.
Series A Preferred Stock
On October 30, 2019, the Company’s Board
of Directors and majority shareholder approved to designate 30,000,000 shares as Series A Preferred Stock out of the 100,000,000 shares
of blank check preferred stock, which the preferences and relative and other rights, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions
thereof, shall be set forth in the discussion below under the “Series A Preferred Stock”. A certificate of designation for
the Series A Preferred Stock was filed with the Secretary of the State of the State of Nevada on October 30, 2019.
The holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall
not be entitled to receive dividends of any kind.
The Series A Preferred Stock shall not be
subject to conversion into Common Stock or other equity authorized to be issued by the Corporation.
The holders of the issued and outstanding
shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall have voting rights equal to ten (10) shares of Common Stock for each share of Series A Preferred
Stock.
On November 1, 2019, the Company issued a
total of 19,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock to Mr. Wang, the CEO and Chairman of the Company, in exchange for 19,000,000 shares
of common stock beneficially owned by him. Following the transaction, 19,000,000 shares of common stock were cancelled and returned to
treasury.
As of the filling date, there were 19,000,000
shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued outstanding.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 11 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
*Due from related parties
The
due from related parties balance of $1,136,675 represents the receivable from Mr. Lirong Wang, the CEO and Chairman of the Company,
which includes payable balance of $508,814 and receivable balance of $1,645,489.
The
payable balance of $508,814 represents the amount paid to the Company by Mr. Lirong Wang. For the three months ended March 31,
2021, the Company borrowed $320,604 from Mr. Lirong Wang, and repaid $257,451.
The receivable balance of $1,645,489
related to the sold Land use right and Fixed assets for the repayment of debts to Shanghai Zhongta Construction and Engineering
Co., Ltd.. The Company has not received the repayment amount as of March 31, 2021, and recorded
as receivable from Mr. Lirong Wang.
*Due to related parties
Outstanding balance due to Ms. Xueying Sheng
and Mr. Guohua Lin below are advances to the Company as working capital. These advances are due on demand, non-interest bearing, and
unsecured, unless further disclosed.
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
Relationship
|
Ms. Xueying Sheng
|
|
|
98,938
|
|
|
|
97,587
|
|
|
Controller/Accounting Manager of the Company
|
Mr. Guohua Lin
|
|
|
53,981
|
|
|
|
55,783
|
|
|
Senior management / One of the Company’s shareholders
|
Total
|
|
|
152,919
|
|
|
|
153,370
|
|
|
|
For the three months ended March 31, 2021,
the Company borrowed $3,061 from Mr. Guohua Lin, and repaid $4,863. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company borrowed
$4,992 from Mr. Guohua Lin, and repaid $157.
For the three months ended March 31, 2021,
the Company borrowed $3,439 from Ms. Xueying Sheng and repaid $2,088. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company borrowed
$0 from Ms. Xueying Sheng and repaid $1,146.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 12 – CONCENTRATIONS
Customer Concentrations
The following table sets forth information
as to each customer that accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.
|
|
For the three months ended
|
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
Customer
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
%
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
%
|
|
A
|
|
|
507,094
|
|
|
|
36
|
%
|
|
|
353,037
|
|
|
|
47
|
%
|
B
|
|
|
602,904
|
|
|
|
43
|
%
|
|
|
314,524
|
|
|
|
42
|
%
|
Supplier Concentrations
The following table sets forth information
as to each supplier that accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s purchase for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.
|
|
For the three months ended
|
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
Suppliers
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
%
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
%
|
|
A
|
|
|
511,150
|
|
|
|
69
|
%
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
B
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
|
|
459,247
|
|
|
|
85
|
%
|
C
|
|
|
134,063
|
|
|
|
18
|
%
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
Credit Risks
The Company’s operations are carried
out in the PRC. Accordingly, the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations may be influenced by the political,
economic and legal environment in the PRC, and by the general state of the PRC’s economy. The Company’s operations in the
PRC are subject to specific considerations and significant risks not typically associated with companies in North America. The Company’s
results may be adversely affected by changes in governmental policies with respect to laws and regulations, anti-inflationary measures,
currency conversion and remittance abroad, and rates and methods of taxation, among other things.
Financial instruments which potentially subject
the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and trade accounts receivable. Substantially all of the Company’s
cash is maintained with state-owned banks within the PRC, and none of these deposits are covered by insurance. The Company has not experienced
any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any risks on its cash in bank accounts. A significant portion of the Company’s
sales are credit sales which are primarily to customers whose ability to pay is dependent upon the industry economics prevailing in these
areas; however, concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade accounts receivables is limited due to generally short payment terms.
The Company also performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers to help further reduce credit risk. At March 31, 2021 and December
31, 2020, the Company’s cash balances by geographic area were as follows:
|
|
March 31,
2021
|
|
|
December 31,
2020
|
|
China
|
|
$
|
1,029,785,
|
|
|
|
85
|
%
|
|
$
|
340,381
|
|
|
|
98
|
%
|
Singapore
|
|
|
178,669
|
|
|
|
15
|
%
|
|
|
8,453
|
|
|
|
2
|
%
|
Total cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$
|
1,208,454
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
$
|
348,834
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 13 – INCOME TAXES
United States
Muliang Viagoo is established in the State
of Nevada in the United States and is subject to Nevada State and US Federal tax laws. Muliang Viagoo has approximately $102,000 of unused
net operating losses (“NOLs”) available for carrying forward to future years for U.S. federal income tax reporting purposes.
The benefit from the carry forward of such NOLs will begin expiring during the year ended December 31, 2034. Because United States tax
laws limit the time during which NOL carry forwards may be applied against future taxable income, the Company may be unable to take full
advantage of its NOLs for federal income tax purposes should the Company generate taxable income. Further, the benefit from utilization
of NOL carry forwards could be subject to limitations due to material ownership changes that could occur in the Company as it continues
to raise additional capital. Based on such limitations, the Company has significant NOLs for which realization of tax benefits is uncertain.
On December 22, 2017, the United States enacted
the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) resulting in significant modifications to existing law. The Company has considered
the accounting impact of the effects of the Act during the year ended December 31, 2018 including a reduction in the corporate tax rate
from 34% to 21% among other changes.
Hong Kong
Muliang HK is established in Hong Kong and
its income is subject to a 16.5% profit tax rate for income sourced within the Special Administrative Region. For the three months ended
March 31, 2021 and 2020, Muliang HK did not earn any income derived in Hong Kong, and therefore was not subject to Hong Kong Profits
Tax.
Singapore
Viagoo is incorporated in Singapore where
tax is levied on profits at rate of 17.0%. Singapore uses a territorial tax system. Post-tax profit distributions (i.e. dividends) to
shareholders are tax-free. Singapore does not tax on capital gains.
China, PRC
Shanghai Mufeng and its subsidiaries Muliang
Industry, Zongbao, Zongbao Cangzhou, Muliang Sales, Fukang, Agritech Development, Zhongliang, Heilongjiang and Yunnan Muliang are established
in China and its income is subject to income tax rate of 25%.
The reconciliation of effective income tax rate as follows:
|
|
For the Three Months Ended
|
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
US Statutory income tax rate
|
|
|
21
|
%
|
|
|
21
|
%
|
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(21
|
)%
|
|
|
(21
|
)%
|
Total
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 13 – INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
The tax authority of the PRC government conducts
periodic and ad hoc tax filing reviews on business enterprises operating in the PRC after those enterprises complete their relevant tax
filings. Therefore, the Company’s PRC entities’ tax filings results are subject to change. It is therefore uncertain as to
whether the PRC tax authority may take different views about the Company’s PRC entities’ tax filings, which may lead to additional
tax liabilities.
ASC 740 requires recognition and measurement
of uncertain income tax positions using a “more-likely-than-not” approach. The management evaluated the Company’s tax
positions and concluded that no provision for uncertainty in income taxes was necessary as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
The provision for income taxes consists of
the following:
|
|
For
the Three Months Ended
March 31,
|
|
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
Current
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Deferred
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 14 – BUSINESS SEGMENTS
The revenues and cost of goods sold from operation consist of the
following:
|
|
Revenues
|
|
|
Cost of Sales
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months Ended
|
|
|
For the Three Months Ended
|
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
Fertilizer sales
|
|
$
|
1,384,814
|
|
|
$
|
754,120
|
|
|
$
|
803,229
|
|
|
$
|
448,264
|
|
Logistic
|
|
|
184,154
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
97,523
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Agricultural products (food) sales
|
|
|
119
|
|
|
|
84,827
|
|
|
|
89
|
|
|
|
85,580
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
1,569,087
|
|
|
$
|
838,947
|
|
|
$
|
900,841
|
|
|
$
|
533,844
|
|
NOTE 15 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company sold its industrial land and buildings
in Shanghai through an administratively organized private sale before the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020. Through the
sale, the Company has cleared all liens and legal claims attached to its subsidiary Zongbao and improve its cash position. The Company
has completed the sale in April 2021.
The Company entered into certain term sheet
with a non-U.S. investor pursuant to which the Company has agreed to issue to the investor a convertible note in the amount of RMB 1,500,000.
The Company expects to enter into definitive agreements and close the offering with the investor during the quarter ended June 30, 2021.
The Company has evaluated subsequent events
that have occurred after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements are issued. Based on this evaluation, the Company
concluded that subsequent to March 31, 2021 but prior to May 17, 2021, the date the financial statements were available to be issued,
there was no subsequent event that would require disclosure to or adjustment to the financial statements other than the ones disclosed
above.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To:
|
The Board of Directors and Stockholders of
|
|
Muliang Viagoo Technology, Inc.
|
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated
balance sheets of Muliang Viagoo Technology, Inc. (the Company) as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, and the related consolidated statements
of income and comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December
31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the financial statements). In our opinion, the financial statements present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, and the results of its operations
and its cash flows for each of the two years ended December 31, 2020, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility
of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our
audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are
required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with
the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were
we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an
understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of
the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures
to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that
respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well
as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ WWC, P.C.
WWC, P.C.
Certified Public Accountants
We have served as the Company’s auditor since March 15, 2016.
San Mateo, CA
April 15, 2021
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
SHEETS
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
and cash equivalents
|
|
$
|
348,834
|
|
|
$
|
103,868
|
|
Accounts
receivable, net
|
|
|
13,455,551
|
|
|
|
7,706,262
|
|
Due
from related party
|
|
|
1,155,429
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
147,271
|
|
|
|
262,682
|
|
Prepayment
|
|
|
513,491
|
|
|
|
354,813
|
|
Other
receivables, net
|
|
|
10,686,077
|
|
|
|
47,653
|
|
Total
Current Assets
|
|
|
26,306,653
|
|
|
|
8,475,278
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property,
plant and equipment, net
|
|
|
6,266,743
|
|
|
|
15,094,080
|
|
Right
of use assets
|
|
|
1,413,598
|
|
|
|
3,099,564
|
|
Intangible
assets, net
|
|
|
16,198
|
|
|
|
5,275
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
709,705
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Other
assets and deposits
|
|
|
20,955
|
|
|
|
40,021
|
|
Deferred
tax asset
|
|
|
454,848
|
|
|
|
19,348
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
Assets
|
|
$
|
35,188,700
|
|
|
$
|
26,733,566
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES
AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
portion of long-term debt
|
|
$
|
4,571,452
|
|
|
$
|
5,373,859
|
|
Accounts
payable and accrued payables
|
|
|
10,025,369
|
|
|
|
5,162,993
|
|
Advances
from customers
|
|
|
297,003
|
|
|
|
250,158
|
|
Income
tax payable
|
|
|
529,416
|
|
|
|
497,251
|
|
Other
payables
|
|
|
5,584,607
|
|
|
|
2,394,832
|
|
Due
to related party
|
|
|
153,370
|
|
|
|
1,009,325
|
|
Total
Current Liabilities
|
|
|
21,161,217
|
|
|
|
14,688,418
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term
loans
|
|
|
1,425,475
|
|
|
|
1,855,294
|
|
Deferred
tax liabilities
|
|
|
605
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Total
Liabilities
|
|
|
22,587,297
|
|
|
|
16,543,712
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments and Contingencies
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders’
Equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Series
A Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized, 19,000,000 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2020
and 2019.
|
|
|
1,900
|
|
|
|
1,900
|
|
Common
stock, $0.0001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 38,502,954 and 37,341,954 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31,
2020 and 2019.
|
|
|
3,850
|
|
|
|
3,734
|
|
Additional
paid in capital
|
|
|
19,933,793
|
|
|
|
19,398,854
|
|
Accumulated
deficit
|
|
|
(8,596,332
|
)
|
|
|
(9,571,836
|
)
|
Accumulated
other comprehensive income
|
|
|
1,128,351
|
|
|
|
233,288
|
|
Stockholders’
Equity – Muliang Viagoo Technology Inc. and Subsidiaries
|
|
|
12,471,562
|
|
|
|
10,065,940
|
|
Noncontrolling
interest
|
|
|
129,841
|
|
|
|
123,914
|
|
Total
Stockholders’ Equity
|
|
|
12,601,403
|
|
|
|
10,189,854
|
|
Total
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
|
|
$
|
35,188,700
|
|
|
$
|
26,733,566
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial
statements
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
|
|
For
Year Ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues
|
|
$
|
11,008,532
|
|
|
$
|
12,882,250
|
|
Cost
of goods sold
|
|
|
6,248,757
|
|
|
|
7,546,180
|
|
Gross
profit
|
|
|
4,759,775
|
|
|
|
5,336,070
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General
and administrative expenses
|
|
|
2,677,054
|
|
|
|
1,557,906
|
|
Selling
expenses
|
|
|
464,942
|
|
|
|
698,071
|
|
Total
operating expenses
|
|
|
3,141,996
|
|
|
|
2,255,977
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
from operations
|
|
|
1,617,779
|
|
|
|
3,080,093
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
income (expense):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
expense
|
|
|
(700,030
|
)
|
|
|
(452,470
|
)
|
Subsidy
income
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
143,187
|
|
Rental
income, net
|
|
|
6,276
|
|
|
|
60,940
|
|
Other
income (expense), net
|
|
|
(339,097
|
)
|
|
|
(120,915
|
)
|
Total
other expenses
|
|
|
(1,032,851
|
)
|
|
|
(369,258
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
before income taxes
|
|
|
584,928
|
|
|
|
2,710,835
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
taxes
|
|
|
(394,979
|
)
|
|
|
505,456
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
income
|
|
|
979,907
|
|
|
|
2,205,379
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
income attributable to non-controlling interest
|
|
|
4,403
|
|
|
|
3,814
|
|
Net
income attributable to Muliang Viagoo Technology, Inc. common stockholders
|
|
|
975,504
|
|
|
|
2,201,565
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
comprehensive income (loss):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized
foreign currency translation adjustment
|
|
|
896,587
|
|
|
|
(111,336
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
Comprehensive income
|
|
|
1,876,494
|
|
|
|
2,094,043
|
|
Total
comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests
|
|
|
5,927
|
|
|
|
3,377
|
|
Total
comprehensive income attributable to Muliang Viagoo Technology, Inc. common stockholders
|
|
$
|
1,870,567
|
|
|
$
|
2,090,666
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings
per common share
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
and diluted
|
|
|
0.03
|
|
|
|
0.04
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
average common shares outstanding
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
|
37,908,242
|
|
|
|
52,073,278
|
|
Diluted
|
|
|
37,908,242
|
|
|
|
52,073,278
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial
statements
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY INC.AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
|
|
Series A Preferred Stock
|
|
|
Common Stock
|
|
|
Additional Paid-in
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
|
Accumulated Other Comprehensive
|
|
|
Non-controlling
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Capital
|
|
|
Deficit
|
|
|
Income
|
|
|
Interest
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2018
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
|
56,341,718
|
|
|
$
|
5,634
|
|
|
|
19,398,854
|
|
|
|
(11,773,401
|
)
|
|
|
344,187
|
|
|
|
120,537
|
|
|
|
8,095,811
|
|
Common stock transferred to Series A Preferred Stock
|
|
|
19,000,000
|
|
|
|
1,900
|
|
|
|
(19,000,000
|
)
|
|
|
(1,900
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Rounded shares adjustment
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
236
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net income
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,201,565
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
3,814
|
|
|
|
2,205,379
|
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(110,899
|
)
|
|
|
(437
|
)
|
|
|
(111,336
|
)
|
Balance, December 31, 2019
|
|
|
19,000,000
|
|
|
$
|
1,900
|
|
|
|
37,341,954
|
|
|
$
|
3,734
|
|
|
|
19,398,854
|
|
|
|
(9,571,836
|
)
|
|
|
233,288
|
|
|
|
123,914
|
|
|
|
10,189,854
|
|
Issuance of common stock
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,161,000
|
|
|
|
116
|
|
|
|
534,939
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
535,055
|
|
Net income
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
975,504
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
4,403
|
|
|
|
979,907
|
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
895,063
|
|
|
|
1,524
|
|
|
|
896,587
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2020
|
|
|
19,000,000
|
|
|
|
1,900
|
|
|
|
38,502,954
|
|
|
|
3,850
|
|
|
|
19,933,793
|
|
|
|
(8,596,332
|
)
|
|
|
1,128,351
|
|
|
|
129,841
|
|
|
|
12,601,403
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial
statements
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
For Year Ended
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
$
|
979,907
|
|
|
$
|
2,205,379
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by (used in) operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
965,296
|
|
|
|
1,066,196
|
|
Bad debt expense
|
|
|
1,175,424
|
|
|
|
61,934
|
|
Employment cost settled by issuing common stock
|
|
|
140,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Deferred income tax assets
|
|
|
429,232
|
|
|
|
433,374
|
|
Changes in assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
|
(6,013,323
|
)
|
|
|
(3,744,204
|
)
|
Inventories
|
|
|
125,255
|
|
|
|
180,382
|
|
Prepayment
|
|
|
(27,893
|
)
|
|
|
1,161,433
|
|
Other receivables
|
|
|
18,885
|
|
|
|
54,342
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued payables
|
|
|
4,193,548
|
|
|
|
745,653
|
|
Account payable – related party
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(115,853
|
)
|
Advances from customers
|
|
|
29,008
|
|
|
|
41,543
|
|
Income tax payable
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
72,082
|
|
Other payables
|
|
|
(207,549
|
)
|
|
|
1,596,839
|
|
Net cash provided
by operating activities
|
|
|
1,807,790
|
|
|
|
3,759,100
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment in construction in progress
|
|
|
(75,346
|
)
|
|
|
(1,318,129
|
)
|
Net cash used in
investing activities
|
|
|
(75,346
|
)
|
|
|
(1,318,129
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from issuing common stock
|
|
|
280,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Proceeds from (Repayment to) third party individual
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
307,833
|
|
Repayment to related party
|
|
|
(845,807
|
)
|
|
|
(2,434,949
|
)
|
Repayment of short-term loans
|
|
|
(802,440
|
)
|
|
|
(149,885
|
)
|
Net cash used in
financing activities
|
|
|
(1,368,247
|
)
|
|
|
(2,277,001
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON
CASH
|
|
|
(119,231
|
)
|
|
|
(72,880
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET INCREASE IN CASH
|
|
|
244,966
|
|
|
|
91,090
|
|
CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
|
|
|
103,868
|
|
|
|
12,778
|
|
CASH, END OF PERIOD
|
|
|
348,834
|
|
|
|
103,868
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid during the period for:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for interest expense, net of capitalized interest
|
|
$
|
(85,181
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,321,947
|
)
|
Cash paid for income tax
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS OF INVESTING AND
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Disposal of Fixed assets for debt settlement without cash
flow
|
|
$
|
12,087,691
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
Long term loan transfer to current portion of long-term debt
|
|
|
1,082,588
|
|
|
|
(1,321,947
|
)
|
Debt transferred to related party from third parties
|
|
|
2,318,796
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Acquisition of subsidiary by issuing common stock
|
|
$
|
2,830,800
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial
statements
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Muliang Viagoo Technology, Inc (“Muliang
Viagoo”), formerly known as M & A Holding Corporation., Mullan Agritech Inc. and Muliang Agritech Inc. was incorporated under
the laws of the State of Nevada on November 5, 2014. Muliang Viagoo’s core business activities of developing, manufacturing, and
selling organic fertilizers and bio-organic fertilizers for use in agricultural industry are conducted through several indirectly owned
subsidiaries in China.
On June 9, 2016, M & A Holding Corporation
filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation (the “Amendment”) with the Secretary of State of the State
of Nevada, changing its name from “M & A Holding Corporation,” to “Mullan Agritech, Inc.”
On July 11, 2016, the Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority (FINRA) effected in the marketplace the change of the corporate name from “M & A Holding Corporation,” to “Mullan
Agritech, Inc.”, and effective on such date.
On April 4, 2019, the Company changed its
corporate name from “Mullan Agritech Inc.” to “Muliang Agritech Inc.” The name change took effect on May 7, 2019.
In connection with the name change, our stock symbol changed to “MULG”.
On June 26, 2020, Muliang Agritech, Inc. filed
a Certificate of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of the State of the State of Nevada, changing its name
from “Muliang Agritech, Inc.” to “Muliang Viagoo Technology, Inc.”. The Company will trade under the new name
upon approval by FINRA.
History
Shanghai Muliang Industry Co., Ltd. (referred
to herein as “Muliang Industry”) was incorporated in PRC on December 7, 2006 as a limited liability company, owned 95% by
Lirong Wang and 5% by Zongfang Wang. Muliang Industry through its own operations and its subsidiaries is engaged in the business of developing,
manufacturing and selling organic fertilizers and bio-organic fertilizers for use in the agricultural industry.
On May 27, 2013, Muliang Industry entered
into and consummated an equity purchase agreement whereby it acquired 99% of the outstanding equity of Weihai Fukang Bio-Fertilizer Co.,
Ltd. (“Fukang”), a corporation organized under the laws of the People’s Republic of China. Fukang was incorporated
in Weihai City, Shandong Province on January 6, 2009. Fukang is focused on the distribution of organic fertilizers and the development
of new bio-organic fertilizers. As a result of the completion of the transaction, Fukang became a 99% owned subsidiary of Muliang Industry,
with the remaining 1% equity interest owned by Mr. Hui Song.
On July 11, 2013, Muliang Industry established
a wholly owned subsidiary, Shanghai Muliang Viagoo Development Co., Ltd. (“Agritech Development”) in Shanghai, China. On
November 6, 2013, Muliang Industry sold 40% of the outstanding equity of Agritech Development to Mr. Jianping Zhang for consideration
of approximately $65,000 or RMB 400,000. Agritech Development does not currently conduct any operations.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
On July 17, 2013, Muliang Industry entered
into an equity purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding equity of Shanghai Zongbao Environmental Construction Co., Ltd.
(“Shanghai Zongbao”) with consideration of approximately $3.2 million or RMB 20 million, effectively becoming the wholly-owned
subsidiary of Muliang Industry. Shanghai Zongbao was incorporated in Shanghai on January 25, 2008. Shanghai Zongbao processes and distributes
organic fertilizers. Shanghai Zongbao wholly owns Shanghai Zongbao Environmental Construction Co., Ltd. Cangzhou Branch (“Zongbao
Cangzhou”).
On August 21, 2014, Muliang Agricultural Limited
(“Muliang HK”) was incorporated in Hong Kong as an investment holding company.
On January 27, 2015, Muliang HK incorporated
a wholly foreign-owned enterprise, Shanghai Mufeng Investment Consulting Co., Ltd (“Shanghai Mufeng”), in China.
On July 8, 2015, Muliang Viagoo entered into certain
stock purchase agreement with Muliang HK, pursuant to which Muliang Viagoo, for a consideration of $5,000, acquired 100% interest in
Muliang HK and its wholly-owned subsidiary Shanghai Mufeng. Both Muliang HK and Shanghai Mufeng are controlled by the Company’s
sole officer and director, Lirong Wang.
On July 23, 2015, Muliang Industry established
a wholly owned subsidiary, Shanghai Muliang Agricultural Sales Co., Ltd. (“Muliang Sales”) in Shanghai, China.
On September 3, 2015, Muliang Viagoo effected
a split of its outstanding common stock resulting in an aggregate of 150,525,000 shares outstanding of which 120,000,000 were owned by
Chenxi Shi, the founder of Muliang Viagoo and its sole officer and director. The remaining 30,525,000 were held by a total of 39 investors.
On January 11, 2016, Muliang Viagoo issued 129,475,000
shares of its common stock to Lirong Wang for an aggregate consideration of $64,737.50. On the same date, Chenxi Shi, the sole officer
and director of Muliang Viagoo on that date, transferred 120,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company held by him to Lirong Wang
for $800 pursuant to a transfer agreement.
On February 10, 2016, Shanghai Mufeng entered
into a set of contractual agreements known as Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”) Agreements, including (1) Exclusive Technical
Consulting and Service Agreement, (2) Equity Pledge Agreement, and (3) Call Option Cooperation Agreement, with Muliang Industry, and
its Principal Shareholders. As a result of the Stock Purchase Agreement and the set of VIE Agreements, Shanghai Muliang Industry Co.,
Ltd., along with its consolidated subsidiaries, became entities controlled by Muliang Viagoo, whereby Muliang Viagoo would derive all
substantial economic benefit generated by Muliang Industry and its subsidiaries.
As a result, Muliang Viagoo has a direct wholly-owned
subsidiary, Muliang HK and an indirectly wholly owned subsidiary Shanghai Mufeng. Through its VIE Agreements, Muliang Viagoo exercises
control over Muliang Industry. Muliang Industry has two wholly-owned subsidiaries (Shanghai Zongbao and Muliang Sales), one 99% owned
subsidiary (Fukang), one 60% owned subsidiary (Agritech Development), and one indirectly wholly owned subsidiary Zongbao Cangzhou.
On June 6, 2016, Muliang Industry established
a wholly-owned subsidiary, namely, Muliang (Ningling) Bio-chemical Fertilizer Co. Ltd (“Ningling Fertilizer”) in Henan Province,
the central plain of China. Ningling Fertilizer is setup for a new production line of bio-chemical fertilizer and has not begun any operation
yet.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
On July 7, 2016, Muliang Industry established
a subsidiary, namely, Zhonglian Huinong (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd (“Zhonglian”) in Beijing City, China. Muliang Industry
owns 65% shares of Zhonglian, and a third-party company, Zhongrui Huilian (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd owns the other 35% shares. Zhonglian
is to develop and operate an online agricultural products trading platform.
On October 27, 2016, Muliang Industry established
a subsidiary, namely, Yunnan Muliang Animal Husbandry Development Co., Ltd (“Yunnan Muliang”) in Yunnan Province, China.
Muliang Industry owns 55% shares of Yunnan Muliang, and a third-party company, Shuangbai County Development Investment Co., Ltd. owns
the other 45% shares. Yunnan Muliang was setup for the sales development of West China.
On October 12, 2017, the Company canceled
the registration of Ningling with the administration authorities for Industry and Commerce. Ningling has historically been reported as
a component of our operations and incurred $33,323 to loss before income taxes provisions for the year ended December 31, 2017. The termination
does not constitute a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations or financial results and as such, the termination
is not classified as discontinued operations in our consolidated financial statements.
On June 19, 2020, the Company entered into a Share
Exchange Agreement with Viagoo Pte Ltd. and all the shareholders of Viagoo for the acquisition of 100% equity interest of Viagoo.
Pursuant to the SEA, Muliang shall purchase from Viagoo Shareholders all of Viagoo Shareholder’s right, title and interest in and
to the Viagoo’s capital stock. The aggregate purchase price for the Shares was US$2,830,800, paid in 1,011,000 shares of the Company’s
restricted common stock, valued at $2.80 per share.
Muliang HK, Shanghai Mufeng, Muliang Industry,
Shanghai Zongbao, Zongbao Cangzhou, Muliang Sales, Fukang, Agritech Development, Yunnan Muliang, Zhonglian, and Viagoo are referred to
as subsidiaries. The Company and its consolidated subsidiaries are collectively referred to herein as the “Company”, “we”
and “us”, unless specific reference is made to an entity.
On April 4, 2019, the Company’s Board
of Directors and majority shareholder approved a 5 to 1 reverse stock split of all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s
common stock, the change of corporate name from “Mullan Agritech Inc.” to “Muliang Viagoo Inc.”, and the creation
of one hundred million (100,000,000) shares of Blank Check Preferred Stock.
On April 5, 2019, we filed a Certificate of
Amendment to our Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to reflect the Name Change and to authorize
the creation of Blank Check Preferred Stock. As a result, the capital stock of the Company consists of 500,000,000 shares of common stock,
$0.0001 par value, and 100,000,000 shares of blank check preferred stock, $0.0001 par value. To the fullest extent permitted by the laws
of the State of Nevada, as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended or supplemented, the Board of Directors may fix and determine
the designations, rights, preferences or other variations of each class or series within each class of preferred stock of the Company.
The Company may issue the shares of stock for such consideration as may be fixed by the Board of Directors.
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NOTES OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
On April 16, 2019, we filed a Certificate
of Change to our Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to reflect the reverse stock split. Any
fractional shares are to be rounded up to whole shares. The reverse stock split does not affect the par value or the number of authorized
shares of common stock of the Company.
The reverse stock split and the name change
took effect on May 7, 2019.
On June 19, 2020, Muliang Agritech Inc. entered
into a Share Exchange Agreement with Viagoo Pte Ltd. (“Viagoo”) and all the shareholders of Viagoo for the acquisition of
100% equity interest of Viagoo.
On June 26, 2020, the Company filed a Certificate
of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of the State of the State of Nevada, changing its name from “Muliang
Agritech, Inc.” to “Muliang Viagoo Technology, Inc.”. In connection with the name change, our stock symbol changed
to “MULG”.
Viagoo is a Singapore-based logistics sharing
platform that enables shippers and carriers to share and optimize resources to lower cost and increase efficiency. From last mile delivery
to cross border transportation, the platform provides digital transaction contracts for customers to source for service providers to
deliver goods and services in a convenient manner. Viagoo partners with various Singapore agencies to promote the platform to support
urban logistics need in Singapore, such as Enterprise Singapore, a government agency to support Singapore small and medium businesses,
and Singapore Logistics Association.
Pursuant to the SEA, Muliang shall purchase from
Viagoo Shareholders all of Viagoo Shareholder’s right, title and interest in and to the Viagoo’s capital stock. The aggregate
purchase price for the Shares was US$2,830,800, paid in 1,011,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock, valued at $2.80
per share. The Company recognized $673,278 in goodwill as result of this transaction.
Management determined that the results of
operations of Viagoo from June 19, 2020 to June 30, 2020 were not material to the Company’s consolidated results of operations,
and as a result has excluded them from the Company’s consolidated results of operations and cash flows for the year end December
31, 2020.
Muliang Agritech, Muliang HK, Shanghai Mufeng,
Muliang Industry, Shanghai Zongbao, Zongbao Cangzhou, Muliang Sales, Fukang, Agritech Development, Yunnan Muliang, Zhonglian, and Viagoo
are referred to as subsidiaries. The Company and its consolidated subsidiaries are collectively referred to herein as the “Company”,
“we” and “us”, unless specific reference is made to an entity.
The consolidated financial statements were
prepared assuming that the Company has controlled Muliang HK and its intermediary holding companies, operating subsidiaries, and variable
interest entities: Shanghai Mufeng, Muliang Industry, Shanghai Zongbao, Zongbao Cangzhou, Muliang Sales, Fukang, Heilongjiang, and Agritech
Development, from the first period presented. The transactions detailed above have been accounted for as reverse takeover transaction
and a recapitalization of the Company; accordingly, the Company (the legal acquirer) is considered the accounting acquiree and Muliang
HK (the legal acquiree) is considered the accounting acquirer. No goodwill has been recorded for these transactions. As a result of this
transaction, the Company is deemed to be a continuation of the business of Muliang HK, Shanghai Mufeng, and Muliang Industry.
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NOTES OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
Liquidity and Going Concern
As reflected in the accompanying consolidated
financial statements, we had net accumulated deficit of $8,596,332 and $9,571,836 as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
Our cash balances as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were $348,834 and $103,868, respectively. We had current liabilities
of $21,161,217 and $14,688,418 as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, which would be due within the next 12 months. In addition,
we had a working capital of $4,001,073 and working capital deficit of $6,213,140 as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
In August, 2020, the land use right and building
of this factory was listed on Taobao’s online auction platform for sale by the Shanghai Jinshan People’s Court. While the
sale has not closed due to COVID-caused court backlog, the court provided a distribution plan of sale proceeds to all involved parties
on March 15, 2021. The buyer’s full purchase amount has been escrowed with the court since August 2020. The court has indicated
to the Company that it is expected to complete the sale by April 2021, subject to administrative clearance from various departments within
the court. The assets are to be sold to the highest bidder for RMB 74.52 Million (US$11.42 million), and the buyer’s funds have
been placed in escrow administered by the court.
Based on the distribution plan provided by
the court, after deducting related court expenses, ABC shall be entitled to RMB 36 Million (full principal amount and accrued interest
of the loan), Shanghai Zhongta Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. Shall be entitled to RMB 27.6 Million (as amount due for the construction
of the production facility) and Zongbao shall receive the remaining RMB 5.2 Million. The sale of the assets will improve the company’s
liquidity but at the same time have no impact on Company’s operation as the facility has not been in use as our production plant.
As a result of the improved liquidity since last fiscal year, the Company has resolved the going concern issue.
The assets are expected to be sold to Yigang
(Shanghai) Technology Development Co., Ltd. We had no prior relationship with the company. They were the highest bidder in the court
sale.
The assets (land and building) have been appraised
for RMB 97.64 Million (US$14.96 million), more than the sale price of RMB 74.52 Million (US$11.42 million).
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NOTES OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements
have been prepared in conformity with US GAAP. The basis of accounting differs from that used in the statutory accounts of the Company,
which are prepared in accordance with the accounting principles of the PRC (“PRC GAAP”). The differences between US GAAP
and PRC GAAP have been adjusted in these consolidated financial statements. The Company’s functional currency is the Chinese Renminbi
(“RMB”); however, the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been translated and presented in United States
Dollars (“USD”).
Use of Estimates
The preparation of these financial statements
in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of these financial statements
and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience
and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Accordingly, actual results may differ from
these estimates. Significant estimates include the useful lives of property and equipment, land use rights, assumptions used in assessing
collectability of receivables and impairment for long-term assets.
Principles of Consolidation
Muliang Viagoo consolidates the following
entities, including wholly-owned subsidiaries, Muliang HK, Shanghai Mufeng, Viagoo, and its wholly controlled variable interest entities,
Muliang Industry, and Zhongbao, 60% controlled Agritech Development, 99% controlled Fukang, 65% controlled Zhonglian, 80% controlled
Yunnan Muliang and 51% controlled Heilongjiang. The 40% equity interest holder of Agritech Development, 1% equity interest holders in
Fukang, 35% equity interest holders in Zhonglian, 20% interest in Yunnan Muliang and 49% equity interest in Heilongjiang are accounted
as non-controlling interest in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
The variable interest entities consolidated
for which the Company is deemed the primary beneficiary. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated
in consolidation.
Control by Principal Stockholders
The Company’s directors and executive
officers and their affiliates or related parties own, beneficially and in the aggregate, the majority of the voting power of the outstanding
shares of our common stock. Accordingly, if our directors and executive officers and their affiliates or related parties vote their shares
uniformly, they would have the ability to control the approval of most corporate actions, including increasing our authorized capital
stock and the dissolution or merger of our company or the sale of our assets.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the statements of cash flows,
the Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less and money market accounts to be
cash equivalents. The Company maintains cash with various financial institutions.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable is presented net of an
allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses. The Company reviews the
accounts receivable on a periodic basis and makes general and specific allowances when there is doubt as to the collectability of individual
balances. In evaluating the collectability of individual receivable balances, the Company considers many factors, including the age of
the balance, a customer’s historical payment history, its current credit-worthiness and current economic trends. Accounts are written
off after exhaustive efforts at collection.
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NOTES OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Inventories
Inventories, consisting of raw materials,
work in process, and finished goods related to the Company’s products are stated at the lower of cost or market utilizing the weighted
average method.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Plant and equipment are carried at cost and
are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The cost of repairs and maintenance is expensed
as incurred; major replacements and improvements are capitalized. When assets are retired or disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation
are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gains or losses are included in income in the year of disposition. The Company examines
the possibility of decreases in the value of fixed assets when events or changes in circumstances reflect the fact that their recorded
value may not be recoverable.
Included in property and equipment is construction-in-progress
which consisted of factory improvements and machinery pending installation and includes the costs of construction, machinery and equipment,
and any interest charges arising from borrowings used to finance these assets during the period of construction or installation of the
assets. No provision for depreciation is made on construction-in-progress until such time as the relevant assets are completed and ready
for their intended use.
Estimated useful lives of the Company’s
assets are as follows:
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Useful
Life
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Building
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20 years
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Operating equipment
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5-10 years
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Vehicle
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|
3-5 years
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Electronic equipment
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|
3-20 years
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Office equipment
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|
3-20 years
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Apple orchard
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10 years
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The apple orchard includes rental for an apple
farm, labor cost, fertilizers, apple seeds, apple seedlings and others. The costs to purchase and cultivate apple trees and the expenditures
related to labor and materials to plant apple trees until they become commercially productive are capitalized, which require a two-year
period. The estimated production life for apple tree is ten years, and the costs are depreciated without a residual value. Expenses incurred
maintaining apple trees during the growth cycle until seedling apple trees or grafted varieties are fruited are capitalized into inventory
and included in Work In Process—apple orchard, a component of inventories.
Depreciation expenses pertaining to apple
trees will be included in inventory costs for those apples to be sold and ultimately become a component of cost of goods sold. Similar
to other assets, the failure of our apple trees to be serviceable over the entirety of their anticipated useful lives or to be sold at
their anticipated residual value will negatively impact our operating results.
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NOTES OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Intangible Assets
Included in the intangible assets are land
use rights and non-patented technology. According to the laws of the PRC, the government owns all the land in the PRC. Companies or individuals
are authorized to possess and use the land only through land use rights granted by the Chinese government. Useful life for non-patented
technology refers to the period during which economic benefits can be generated. Intangible assets are being amortized using the straight-line
method over their lease terms or estimated useful life.
Estimated useful lives of the Company’s
intangible assets are as follows:
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Useful
Life
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Land use rights
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|
50 years
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Non-patented technology
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10 years
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The Company carries intangible assets at cost
less accumulated amortization. In accordance with US GAAP, the Company examines the possibility of decreases in the value of intangible
assets when events or changes in circumstances reflect the fact that their recorded value may not be recoverable. The Company computes
amortization using the straight-line method over estimated useful life of 50 years for the land use rights.
Impairment of Long-lived Assets
In accordance with ASC Topic 360, the Company
reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets
may not be fully recoverable, or at least annually. The Company recognizes an impairment loss when the sum of expected undiscounted future
cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset. The amount of impairment is measured as the difference between the asset’s
estimated fair value and its book value. The Company recorded no impairment charge for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.
Advances from Customers
Advances from customers consist of prepayments
from customers for merchandise that had not yet been shipped. The Company will recognize the deposits as revenue as customers take delivery
of the goods and title to the assets is transferred to customers in accordance with the Company’s revenue recognition policy.
Non-controlling Interest
Non-controlling interests in the Company’s
subsidiaries are recorded in accordance with the provisions of ASC 810 and are reported as a component of equity, separate from the parent’s
equity. Purchase or sale of equity interests that do not result in a change of control are accounted for as equity transactions. Results
of operations attributable to the non-controlling interest are included in our consolidated results of operations and, upon loss of control,
the interest sold, as well as interest retained, if any, will be reported at fair value with any gain or loss recognized in earnings.
Revenue Recognition
On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASC
606 using the modified retrospective method. Results for the reporting period beginning after January 1, 2018 are presented under ASC
606, while prior period amounts have not been adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the Company’s historic accounting
under Topic 605.
Management has determined that the adoption
of ASC 606 did not impact the Company’s previously reported financial statements in any prior period nor did it result in a cumulative
effect adjustment to opening retained earnings.
Revenue for sale of products is derived from
contracts with customers, which primarily include the sale of fertilizer products and environmental protection equipment. The Company’s
sales arrangements do not contain variable consideration. The Company recognizes revenue at a point in time based on management’s
evaluation of when performance obligations under the terms of a contract with the customer are satisfied and control of the products
has been transferred to the customer. For vast majority of the Company’s product sales, the performance obligations and control
of the products transfer to the customer when products are delivered, and customer acceptance is made.
Revenue for logistics-related service is derived
from Viagoo subsidiaries. Through an online service platform, the company provides the operation management service to support customers.
For VTM service, revenue is charged to carriers based on certain percentage of the freight charges. For VES service, revenue is recognized
based on monthly subscription by vehicles and by users. For system integration service, revenue is recognized over time based on the
progress of project and annual maintenance service.
Pursuant to the guidance of ASC Topic 840,
rent shall be reported as income by lessors over the lease term as it becomes receivable. The Company currently leased
part of the building of the Shanghai new plant to third parties as warehouse. The Company recognizes building leasing revenue over the
beneficial period described by the agreement, as the revenue is realized or realizable and earned.
The Company recognized rental income from
leasing a portion of its manufacturing facility located in Shanghai to third parties. For the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019,
rental income of $54,277 and $194,663 were recognized as other income.
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NOTES OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Cost of Sales
Cost of goods sold consists primarily of raw
materials, utility and supply costs consumed in the manufacturing process, manufacturing labor, depreciation expense and direct overhead
expenses necessary to manufacture finished goods as well as warehousing and distribution costs such as inbound freight charges, shipping
and handling costs, purchasing and receiving costs.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under
the provisions of Section 740-10-30 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, which is an asset and liability approach that requires
the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in
its financial statements or tax returns.
The Company is subject to the Enterprise Income
Tax law (“EIT”) of the People’s Republic of China. The Company’s operations in producing and selling fertilizers
are subject to the 25% enterprise income tax.
Related Parties
Parties are considered to be related to the
Company if the parties, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, control, are controlled by, or are under common control
with the Company. Related parties also include principal owners of the Company, its management, members of the immediate families of
principal owners of the Company and its management and other parties with which the Company may deal if one party controls or can significantly
influence the management or operating policies of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from
fully pursuing its own separate interests. The Company discloses all related party transactions.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
(Loss)
Comprehensive income (loss) comprised of net
income (loss) and all changes to the statements of stockholders’ equity, except those due to investments by stockholders, changes
in paid-in capital and distributions to stockholders. The Company’s comprehensive income (loss) consist of net income (loss) and
unrealized gains from foreign currency translation adjustments.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Foreign Currency Translation
The Company’s functional currency is
the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”); however, the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been translated and presented
in United States Dollars (“USD”). Results of operations and cash flows are translated at average exchange rates during the
period, assets and liabilities are translated at the unified exchange rate at the end of the period, and equity is translated at historical
exchange rates. As a result, amounts relating to assets and liabilities reported on the statements of cash flows may not necessarily
agree with the changes in the corresponding balances on the balance sheets. Translation adjustments resulting from the process of translating
the local currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are included in determining comprehensive income/loss. The translation adjustment
for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was gain of $909,436 and loss of $111,336, respectively. Transactions denominated
in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing on the transaction dates. Assets and
liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing at the balance
sheet date with any transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency
other than the functional currency are included in the results of operations as incurred.
All of the Company’s revenue transactions
are transacted in the functional currency. The Company does not enter into any material transaction in foreign currencies. Transaction
gains or losses have not had, and are not expected to have, a material effect on the results of operations of the Company.
For business in China, asset and liability
accounts at December 31, 2020 and 2019 were translated at 6.5277 RMB to $1 USD and 6.9499 RMB to $1 USD, respectively, which were the
exchange rates on the balance sheet dates. The average translation rates applied to the statements of income for the years ended December
31, 2020 and 2019 were 6.9001 RMB and 6.9053 RMB to $1 USD, respectively.
For business in Singapore, asset and liability
accounts at December 31, 2020 was translated at 1.3217 SGD to $1 USD. The average translation rates applied to the statements of income
for the years ended December 31, 2020 was 1.3792 SGD to $1 USD.
Earnings (Loss) per Share
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing
net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, excluding
the effects of any potentially dilutive securities. Diluted earnings per share gives effect to all dilutive potential of shares of common
stock outstanding during the period including stock options or warrants, using the treasury stock method (by using the average stock
price for the period to determine the number of shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of stock options or warrants), and convertible
debt or convertible preferred stock, using the if-converted method. Earnings per share excludes all potential dilutive shares of common
stock if their effect is anti-dilutive. There were no potential dilutive securities at December 31, 2020 and 2019.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company adopted the guidance of ASC Topic
820 for fair value measurements which clarifies the definition of fair value, prescribes methods for measuring fair value, and establishes
a fair value hierarchy to classify the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:
Level 1-Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices
in active markets for identical assets or liabilities available at the measurement date.
Level 2-Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices
for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are
not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, and inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3-Inputs are unobservable inputs which
reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions on what assumptions the market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability
based on the best available information.
The carrying amounts reported in the balance
sheets for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, inventories, advances to suppliers, prepaid expenses, short-term loans, accounts
payable, accrued expenses, advances from customers, VAT and service taxes payable and income taxes payable approximate their fair market
value based on the short-term maturity of these instruments.
ASC Topic 825-10 “Financial Instruments”
allows entities to voluntarily choose to measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value (fair value option). The fair
value option may be elected on an instrument-by-instrument basis and is irrevocable, unless a new election date occurs. If the fair value
option is elected for an instrument, unrealized gains and losses for that instrument should be reported in earnings at each subsequent
reporting date. The Company did not elect to apply the fair value option to any outstanding instruments.
The following table summarizes the carrying values of the Company’s
financial instruments:
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December 31,
2020
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December 31,
2019
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|
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|
|
|
|
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|
Current portion of long-term loan
|
|
$
|
4,571,452
|
|
|
$
|
5,373,859
|
|
Long-term loan
|
|
|
1,425,475
|
|
|
|
1,855,294
|
|
|
|
$
|
5,996,927
|
|
|
$
|
7,229,153
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|
Government Contribution Plan
Pursuant to the laws applicable to PRC law,
the Company is required to participate in a government-mandated multi-employer defined contribution plan pursuant to which certain retirement,
medical and other welfare benefits are provided to employees. Chinese labor regulations require the Company to pay to the local labor
bureau a monthly contribution at a stated contribution rate based on the monthly basic compensation of qualified employees. The relevant
local labor bureau is responsible for meeting all retirement benefit obligations; the Company has no further commitments beyond its monthly
contribution.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Statutory Reserve
Pursuant to the laws applicable to the PRC,
the Company must make appropriations from after-tax profit to the non-distributable “statutory surplus reserve fund”. Subject
to certain cumulative limits, the “statutory surplus reserve fund” requires annual appropriations of 10% of after-tax profit
until the aggregated appropriations reach 50% of the registered capital (as determined under accounting principles generally accepted
in the PRC (“PRC GAAP”) at each year-end). For foreign invested enterprises and joint ventures in the PRC, annual appropriations
should be made to the “reserve fund”. For foreign invested enterprises, the annual appropriation for the “reserve fund”
cannot be less than 10% of after-tax profits until the aggregated appropriations reach 50% of the registered capital (as determined under
PRC GAAP at each year-end). If the Company has accumulated loss from prior periods, the Company is able to use the current period net
income after tax to offset against the accumulate loss.
Segment Information
The standard, “Disclosures about Segments
of an Enterprise and Related Information,” codified with ASC-280, requires certain financial and supplementary information to be
disclosed on an annual and interim basis for each reportable segment of an enterprise. The Company believes that it operates in two business
segments and in one geographical segment (China), as all of the Company’s current operations are carried in China.
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NOTES OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Recent Accounting Pronouncement
In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting
Standards Update No. 2016-02 (ASU 2016-02) “Leases (Topic 842)”. ASU 2016-02 requires a lessee to recognize in the statement
of financial position a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use
the underlying asset for the lease term. ASU 2016-02 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15,
2018. Early adoption is permitted. For finance leases, a lessee is required to do the following:
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Recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability,
initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, in the statement of financial position
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Recognize interest on the lease liability separately
from amortization of the right-of-use asset in the statement of comprehensive income
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Classify repayments of the principal portion of the
lease liability within financing activities and payments of interest on the lease liability and variable lease payments within operating
activities in the statement of cash flows.
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For operating leases, a lessee is required
to do the following:
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Recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability,
initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, in the statement of financial position
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Recognize a single lease cost, calculated so that the
cost of the lease is allocated over the lease term on a generally straight-line basis
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Classify all cash payments within operating activities
in the statement of cash flows.
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In July 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards
Update No. 2018-11 (ASU 2018-11), which amends ASC 842 so that entities may elect not to recast their comparative periods in transition
(the “Comparatives Under 840 Option”). ASU 2018-11 allows entities to change their date of initial application to the beginning
of the period of adoption. In doing so, entities would:
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Apply ASC 840 in the comparative periods.
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Provide the disclosures required by ASC 840 for all
periods that continue to be presented in accordance with ASC 840.
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Recognize the effects of applying ASC 842 as a cumulative-effect
adjustment to retained earnings for the period of adoption.
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In addition, the FASB also issued a series
of amendments to ASU 2016-02 that address the transition methods available and clarify the guidance for lessor costs and other aspects
of the new lease standard.
The management has reviewed the accounting
pronouncements and adopted the new standard on January 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective method of adoption.
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12
- Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. This ASU provides an exception to the general methodology for
calculating income taxes in an interim period when a year-to-date loss exceeds the anticipated loss for the year. This update also (1)
requires an entity to recognize a franchise tax (or similar tax) that is partially based on income as an income-based tax and account
for any incremental amount incurred as a non-income-based tax, (2) requires an entity to evaluate when a step-up in the tax basis of
goodwill should be considered part of the business combination in which goodwill was originally recognized for accounting purposes and
when it should be considered a separate transaction, and (3) requires that an entity reflect the effect of an enacted change in tax laws
or rates in the annual effective tax rate computation in the interim period that includes the enactment date. The standard is effective
for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently in the process
of evaluating the impact of the adoption on its consolidated financial statements.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, “Fair
Value Measurement (Topic 820), – Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement,”
which makes a number of changes meant to add, modify or remove certain disclosure requirements associated with the movement amongst or
hierarchy associated with Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 fair value measurements. The amendments in this Update modify the disclosure requirements
on fair value measurements based on the concepts in FASB Concepts Statement, Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting—Chapter
8: Notes to Financial Statements, including the consideration of costs and benefits. The amendments on changes in unrealized gains and
losses, the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements, and the narrative
description of measurement uncertainty should be applied prospectively for only the most recent interim or annual period presented in
the initial fiscal year of adoption. All other amendments should be applied retrospectively to all periods presented upon their effective
date. The amendments are effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those
fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impacts of ASU 2018-13 on its consolidated
financial statements.
The Company believes that there were no other
accounting standards recently issued that had or are expected to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable consisted of the following:
|
|
December 31,
2020
|
|
|
December 31,
2019
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
$
|
14,763,516
|
|
|
$
|
8,047,929
|
|
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts
|
|
|
(1,307,965
|
)
|
|
|
(341,667
|
)
|
Total, net
|
|
$
|
13,455,551
|
|
|
$
|
7,706,262
|
|
The Company reviews the accounts receivable
on a periodic basis and makes general and specific allowances when there is doubt as to the collectability of individual balances. After
evaluating the collectability of individual receivable balances, the Company recognized bad debt allowance of $1,307,965 and $341,667
for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.
The novel coronavirus epidemic that began
in the PRC at the beginning of 2020 has significantly impacted the operation of customers, resulting in delays in collecting outstanding
receivables as of December 31, 2020. As of the date of this report, a majority of the Company’s customers have resumed normal operations.
As of the filing date, a balance of $6,158,418
account receivable out of the total balance as of December 31, 2020 has been collected.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 4 – INVENTORIES
Inventories consisted of the following:
|
|
December 31,
2020
|
|
|
December 31,
2019
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Raw materials
|
|
$
|
48,524
|
|
|
$
|
116,907
|
|
Finished goods
|
|
|
111,547
|
|
|
|
157,798
|
|
Allowance
|
|
|
(12,800
|
)
|
|
|
(12,023
|
)
|
Total, net
|
|
$
|
147,271
|
|
|
$
|
262,682
|
|
NOTE 5 – PREPAYMENT
The prepayment balance of $513,491 as of December
31, 2020 represents the advances paid to suppliers for the purchase of raw materials to be delivered in the next operating period.
NOTE 6 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment at December 31, 2020 and 2019 consisted
of:
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
2019
|
|
Building
|
|
$
|
2,949,493
|
|
|
$
|
12,715,941
|
|
Operating equipment
|
|
|
2,758,704
|
|
|
|
2,785,557
|
|
Vehicle
|
|
|
86,828
|
|
|
|
81,552
|
|
Office equipment
|
|
|
26,783
|
|
|
|
20,762
|
|
Apple Orchard
|
|
|
1,041,377
|
|
|
|
789,344
|
|
Construction in progress
|
|
|
1,829,057
|
|
|
|
1,709,144
|
|
|
|
|
8,692,242
|
|
|
|
18,102,300
|
|
Less: Accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
(2,425,499
|
)
|
|
|
(3,008,220
|
)
|
|
|
$
|
6,266,743
|
|
|
$
|
15,094,080
|
|
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 6 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED)
For the years ended December 31, 2020 and
2019, depreciation expense amounted to $785,893 and $991,408, respectively. Depreciation is not taken during the period of construction
or equipment installation. Upon completion of the installation of manufacturing equipment or any construction in progress, construction
in progress balances will be classified to their respective property and equipment category.
The construction in progress of $1,829,057
represents the investment of a black goat processing plant located in Shuangbai County, Chuxiong City, Yunnan Province, PRC.
NOTE 7 – RIGHT OF USE ASSETS
The total cost of $1,413,598 as of December
31, 2020 represents the two industrial land use rights located in Weihai City, Shandong Province, and Chuxiong City, Yunnan Province.
The total cost of $3,099,564 as of December
31, 2019 represents the three industrial land use rights located in Shanghai city, Weihai City, Shandong Province, and Chuxiong City,
Yunnan Province.
The land use right located in Shanghai city,
with a book net value of $1,808,882, and the related building are to be sold to the highest bidder for RMB 74.52 Million (US$11.42 million),
and the funds from Yigang (Shanghai) Technology Development Co., Ltd., the buyer, have been placed in escrow administered by the court.
Please refer to Note 9.
NOTE 8 – DEFERRED TAX ASSETS, NET
The components of the deferred tax assets
are as follows:
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
Deferred tax assets, non-current
|
|
2020
|
|
|
2019
|
|
Deficit carried-forward
|
|
$
|
20,600
|
|
|
$
|
19,348
|
|
Allowance
|
|
|
434,248
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Deferred tax assets
|
|
|
454,848
|
|
|
|
19,348
|
|
Less: valuation allowance
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Deferred tax assets, non-current
|
|
$
|
454,848
|
|
|
$
|
19,348
|
|
Deferred taxation is calculated under the
liability method in respect of taxation effect arising from all timing differences, which are expected with reasonable probability to
realize in the foreseeable future. The Company’s subsidiary registered in the PRC is subject to income taxes within the PRC at
the applicable tax rate.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 9 – LOANS
As of December 31, 2020, current portion of
long-term loans refers to $4,571,452 due to Agricultural Bank of China (“ABC”), which is collateralized with land use rights
and guaranteed by Mr. Lirong Wang, the CEO.
The Company has been in “default”
with the loan payable to ABC. The bank has taken legal action against the Company and on April 26, 2020, the bank has been awarded a
judgment by the PRC courts for $4,359,925 (RMB 30,301,044). This amount is expected to be fully settled in April 2021 upon completion
of the auction sale of the collateralized land use right and related building in Shanghai city.
The loan agreement was entered into between
Agricultural Bank of China (“ABC”) and one of our VIEs Shanghai Zongbao Environment Company Engineering Co., Ltd. (“Zongbao”)
on October 29, 2014 (the “Loan Agreement”) for a total loan amount of RMB 45 Million (approximately US$6.43 million) at a
floating interest rate of 20% premium to the base rate published by the People’s Bank of China for loans of the same tenure and
same loan grade per annum (the “Loan”). The loan was given as part of a project financing for the construction of production
facility and the development of our fertilizer business. Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, Zongbao was obligated to make repayments based
on the following schedule:
|
●
|
RMB
2 million on August 25, 2016,
|
|
●
|
RMB
3 million on February 25, 2017,
|
|
●
|
RMB
5 million on August 25, 2017,
|
|
●
|
RMB
5 million on February 25, 2018,
|
|
●
|
RMB
8 million on August 25, 2018,
|
|
●
|
RMB
10 million on February 25, 2019,
|
|
●
|
RMB
12 million on September 25, 2019.
|
Zongbao repaid the loan as scheduled through
September 30, 2017 (total RMB 10 Million). However, a local government policy was later implemented in the Industrial Park where the
Company’s then newly-built facility is located. Because the Industrial Park shifted its focus to concentrate on businesses relating
to food production, machinery and renewable energy, Company’s organic fertilizer business was not permitted. It is very common
for China and large cities such as Shanghai to implement such sudden policy change to promote the development of industrial park characteristics.
Because of this regulatory change and Company’s inability to satisfy the use of proceeds based on the new policy, Agricultural
Bank of China initiated on the “default” of the Loan Agreement and commenced legal action against Zongbao and its guarantors
on January 18, 2018 to demand early repayment of the remaining RMB 35 Million. In addition, as a condition of the loan, if the borrower
fails to repay the principal of the loan within the time limit specified in the contract, the interest on the overdue loan will rise
by 50%. If the borrower’s default causes the creditor to resort to litigation and other methods to realize the creditor’s
rights, the lender’s attorney fees, travel expenses, and other enforcement fees shall be borne by the borrower.
The land and production facility of Zongbao
was collateralized to secure the loan. In addition, the Loan Agreement was guaranteed personally by Mr. Lirong Wang (as the legal representative)
and affiliated entities, Shanghai Muliang Industrial Co., Ltd., and Weihai Fukang Biological Fertilizer Co., Ltd. (“Weihai Fukang”).
It is a common practice in China for the banks to demand a personal guarantee for these types of financing. See
Note 16 for further information.
As of December 31, 2020, the amount of $281,112
represents the long-term loan owed to Ms. Hui Song. The amount owed to Ms. Hui Song is non-interest bearing, unsecured, and due after
December 31, 2020.
Long-term loan and current portion of long-term
loan consisted of the following:
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
2019
|
|
Loan payable to Agricultural Bank of China, annual
interest rate ranges from 6% to 7.2%
|
|
$
|
4,571,452
|
|
|
$
|
4,294,707
|
|
Loan payable to Rushan City Rural Credit Union, annual interest
8.7875%, due by July 18, 2022.
|
|
|
1,144,363
|
|
|
|
1,079,152
|
|
Long-term loans and interest payable to individuals and entities without interest
|
|
|
281,112
|
|
|
|
1,855,294
|
|
|
|
|
5,996,927
|
|
|
|
7,229,153
|
|
Less: Current portion of long-term loans payable
|
|
|
4,571,452
|
|
|
|
5,373,859
|
|
Total, net
|
|
$
|
1,425,475
|
|
|
$
|
1,855,294
|
|
As of December 31, 2020, the Company’s
future loan obligations according to the terms of the loan agreement are as follows:
Year 1
|
|
$
|
4,571,452
|
|
Year 2
|
|
|
1,425,475
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
5,996,927
|
|
The Company recognized interest expenses of
$700,030 and $452,470 for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 10 – STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
Authorized Stock
The Company has authorized 500,000,000 common
shares with a par value of $0.0001 per share. Each common share entitles the holder to one vote, in person or proxy, on any matter on
which action of the stockholders of the corporation is sought.
On April 5, 2019, the Company filed a Certificate
of Amendment to our Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to reflect the creation of Blank Check
Preferred Stock. As a result, the capital stock of the Company consisted of 500,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.0001 par value, and
100,000,000 shares of blank check preferred stock after the filling.
On October 30, 2019, 30,000,000 shares were
designated to be Series A Preferred Stock out of the 100,000,000 shares of blank check preferred stock.
Common Share Issuances
On June 29, 2018, the outstanding amount $326,348
due to Mr. Wang, CEO and Chairman of the Company, were converted into 43,200 shares of Common Shares at $ 7.55 per share.
On June 29, 2018 the Company issued 298,518
common shares of the Company at $7.55 for proceeds of $2,255,111 to Mr. Wang, CEO and Chairman of the Company.
On April 4, 2019, the Company’s Board
of Directors and majority shareholder approved a 5 to 1 reverse stock split of all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s
common stock (the “Reverse Stock Split”). No fractional shares of Common Stock will be issued as a result of the reverse
stock split. The Stock Split does not affect the par value or the number of authorized shares of common stock of the Company.
On April 16, 2019, the Company filed a Certificate
of Change to our Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to reflect the Reverse stock Split. The
reverse stock split took effect on May 7, 2019 The common shares outstanding have been retroactively restated to reflect the reverse
stock split.
On October 10, 2019 and November 1, 2019,
the Company issued a total of 19,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock to Mr. Wang, the CEO and Chairman of the Company, in exchange
for 19,000,000 shares of common stock beneficially owned by him. Following the transaction, 19,000,000 shares of common stock were cancelled
and returned to treasury.
On June 19, 2020, Muliang Viagoo Technology
Inc. entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Viagoo Pte Ltd. (“Viagoo”) and all the shareholders of Viagoo for the acquisition
of 100% equity interest of Viagoo.
Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement, Muliang
shall purchase from Viagoo Shareholders all of Viagoo Shareholder’s right, title and interest in and to the Viagoo’s capital
stock. The aggregate purchase price for the Shares was US$2,830,800, paid in 1,011,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common
stock, valued at $2.80 per share.
On June 28, 2020, the Company issued 50,000
of restricted common stock as the compensation for Shaw Cheng “David” Chong, the new Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
On December 29, 2020, the Company issued 100,000
of restricted common stock to two investors for US$280,000 valued at $2.80 per share.
As of the date of this report, there were 38,502,954
shares of common stock outstanding.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 10 – STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (CONTINUED)
Blank Check Preferred
Stock
On April 4, 2019, the Company’s Board
of Directors and majority shareholder approved creation of one hundred million (100,000,000) shares of Blank Check Preferred Stock, $0.0001
par value. To the fullest extent permitted by the laws of the State of Nevada, as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended or
supplemented, the Board of Directors may fix and determine the designations, rights, preferences or other variations of each class or
series within each class of preferred stock of the Company. The Company may issue the shares of stock for such consideration as may be
fixed by the Board of Directors.
On April 5, 2019, the Company filed a Certificate
of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to authorize the creation of Blank Check
Preferred Stock.
On October 30, 2019, 30,000,000 shares were
designated to be Series A Preferred Stock out of the 100,000,000 shares of blank check preferred stock.
Series A Preferred Stock
On October 30, 2019, the Company’s Board
of Directors and majority shareholder approved to designate 30,000,000 shares as Series A Preferred Stock out of the 100,000,000 shares
of blank check preferred stock, which the preferences and relative and other rights, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions
thereof, shall be set forth in the discussion below under the “Series A Preferred Stock”. A certificate of designation for
the Series A Preferred Stock was filed with the Secretary of the State of the State of Nevada on October 30, 2019.
The holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall
not be entitled to receive dividends of any kind.
The Series A Preferred Stock shall not be
subject to conversion into Common Stock or other equity authorized to be issued by the Corporation.
The holders of the issued and outstanding
shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall have voting rights equal to ten (10) shares of Common Stock for each share of Series A Preferred
Stock.
On November 1, 2019, the Company issued a
total of 19,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock to Mr. Wang, the CEO and Chairman of the Company, in exchange for 19,000,000 shares
of common stock beneficially owned by him. Following the transaction, 19,000,000 shares of common stock were cancelled and returned to
treasury.
As of the filling date, there were 19,000,000
shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued outstanding.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
*Due from related parties
The
due from related parties balance of $1,155,429 represents the receivable from Mr. Lirong Wang, the CEO and Chairman of the Company,
which includes payable balance of $445,661 and receivable balance of $1,601,090.
The
payable balance of $445,661 represents the amount paid to the Company by Mr. Lirong Wang. For the year ended December 31, 2020,
the Company borrowed $2,748,129 from Mr. Lirong Wang, and repaid $3,164,170.
The receivable balance of $1,601,090
related to the sold land use right and fixed assets for the repayment of debts to Agricultural Bank of China. The Company has not received
the repayment amount as of December 31, 2020, and recorded as receivable from Mr. Lirong Wang.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
(CONTINUED)
*Due to related parties
Outstanding balance due to Ms. Xueying Sheng
and Mr. Guohua Lin below are advances to the Company as working capital. These advances are due on demand, non-interest bearing, and
unsecured, unless further disclosed.
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
Relationship
|
Mr. Lirong Wang
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
861,702
|
|
|
The CEO and Chairman / Actual controlling person
|
Ms. Xueying Sheng
|
|
|
97,587
|
|
|
|
73,474
|
|
|
Controller/Accounting Manager of the Company
|
Mr. Guohua Lin
|
|
|
55,783
|
|
|
|
74,149
|
|
|
Senior management / One of the Company’s shareholders
|
Total
|
|
|
153,370
|
|
|
|
1,009,325
|
|
|
|
For the year ended December 31, 2019, the
Company borrowed $3,950,414 from Mr. Lirong Wang, and repaid $4,272,035.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, the
Company borrowed $53,694 from Mr. Guohua Lin, and repaid $29,581. For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company borrowed
$237,041 from Mr. Guohua Lin, and repaid $165,455.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, the
Company borrowed $71,158 from Ms. Xueying Sheng and repaid $89,524. For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company borrowed $49,070
from Ms. Xueying Sheng and repaid $115,316.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 12 – CONCENTRATIONS
Customers Concentrations
The following table sets forth information
as to each customer that accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s revenues for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.
|
|
For the year ended
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
Customer
|
|
2020
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
%
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
%
|
|
Guangzhou Lvxing Organic Agricultural Products
Co., Ltd
|
|
|
4,053,136
|
|
|
|
38
|
%
|
|
|
3,026,072
|
|
|
|
23
|
%
|
Huizhou Siji Green Agricultural Products Co., Ltd
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
|
|
2,297,573
|
|
|
|
18
|
%
|
Guangzhou Xianshangge Trading Co., Ltd
|
|
|
4,255,503
|
|
|
|
40
|
%
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
Suppliers Concentrations
The following table sets forth information
as to each supplier that accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s purchase for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.
|
|
For the year ended
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
Suppliers
|
|
2020
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
%
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
%
|
|
A
|
|
|
2,618,036
|
|
|
|
35
|
%
|
|
|
3,357,250
|
|
|
|
54
|
%
|
B
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
|
|
1,649,276
|
|
|
|
26
|
%
|
C
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
|
|
616,587
|
|
|
|
10
|
%
|
D
|
|
|
725,566
|
|
|
|
10
|
%
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 12 – CONCENTRATIONS (CONTINUED)
Credit Risks
The Company’s operations are carried
out in the PRC. Accordingly, the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations may be influenced by the political,
economic and legal environment in the PRC, and by the general state of the PRC’s economy. The Company’s operations in the
PRC are subject to specific considerations and significant risks not typically associated with companies in North America. The Company’s
results may be adversely affected by changes in governmental policies with respect to laws and regulations, anti-inflationary measures,
currency conversion and remittance abroad, and rates and methods of taxation, among other things.
Financial instruments which potentially subject
the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and trade accounts receivable. Substantially all of the Company’s
cash is maintained with state-owned banks within the PRC, and none of these deposits are covered by insurance. The Company has not experienced
any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any risks on its cash in bank accounts. A significant portion of the Company’s
sales are credit sales which are primarily to customers whose ability to pay is dependent upon the industry economics prevailing in these
areas; however, concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade accounts receivables is limited due to generally short payment terms.
The Company also performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers to help further reduce credit risk. At December 31, 2020 and 2019,
the Company’s cash balances by geographic area were as follows:
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
2019
|
|
United States
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
|
0
|
%
|
China
|
|
|
340,381
|
|
|
|
98
|
%
|
|
|
103,868
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
Singapore
|
|
|
8,453
|
|
|
|
2
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$
|
348,834
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
$
|
103,868
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 13 – INCOME TAXES
United States
Muliang Viagoo is established in the State
of Nevada in the United States and is subject to Nevada State and US Federal tax laws. Muliang Viagoo has approximately $102,000 of unused
net operating losses (“NOLs”) available for carrying forward to future years for U.S. federal income tax reporting purposes.
The benefit from the carry forward of such NOLs will begin expiring during the year ended December 31, 2034. Because United States tax
laws limit the time during which NOL carry forwards may be applied against future taxable income, the Company may be unable to take full
advantage of its NOLs for federal income tax purposes should the Company generate taxable income. Further, the benefit from utilization
of NOL carry forwards could be subject to limitations due to material ownership changes that could occur in the Company as it continues
to raise additional capital. Based on such limitations, the Company has significant NOLs for which realization of tax benefits is uncertain.
On December 22, 2017, the United States enacted
the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) resulting in significant modifications to existing law. The Company has considered
the accounting impact of the effects of the Act during the year ended December 31, 2018 including a reduction in the corporate tax rate
from 34% to 21% among other changes.
Hong Kong
Muliang HK is established in Hong Kong and
its income is subject to a 16.5% profit tax rate for income sourced within the Special Administrative Region. For the years ended December
31, 2020 and 2019, Muliang HK did not earn any income derived in Hong Kong, and therefore was not subject to Hong Kong Profits Tax.
Singapore
Viagoo is incorporated in Singapore where
tax is levied on profits at rate of 17.0%. Singapore uses a territorial tax system. Post-tax profit distributions (i.e. dividends) to
shareholders are tax-free. Singapore does not tax on capital gains.
China, PRC
Shanghai Mufeng and its subsidiaries Muliang
Industry, Zongbao, Zongbao Cangzhou, Muliang Sales, Fukang, Agritech Development, Zhonglian, Heilongjiang and Yunnan Muliang are established
in China and its income is subject to income tax rate of 25%.
The reconciliation of effective income tax rate as follows:
|
|
For the Years Ended
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
2019
|
|
US Statutory income tax rate
|
|
|
21.00
|
%
|
|
|
21.00
|
%
|
PRC income tax adjustment
|
|
|
4.00
|
%
|
|
|
4.00
|
%
|
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(73.38
|
)%
|
|
|
0.00
|
%
|
Effect of expenses not deductible for tax purpose
|
|
|
0.00
|
%
|
|
|
0.00
|
%
|
Effect of income tax exemptions and reliefs
|
|
|
0.00
|
%
|
|
|
0.00
|
%
|
Others
|
|
|
(19.14
|
)%
|
|
|
(6.35
|
%
|
Total
|
|
|
(67.53
|
)%
|
|
|
18.65
|
%
|
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 13 – INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
The provision for income taxes consists of the following:
|
|
For the Years Ended
December
31,
|
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
2019
|
|
Current
|
|
$
|
34,253
|
|
|
$
|
72,082
|
|
Deferred
|
|
|
(429,232
|
)
|
|
|
433,374
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
(394,979
|
)
|
|
$
|
505,456
|
|
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
The tax authority of the PRC government conducts
periodic and ad hoc tax filing reviews on business enterprises operating in the PRC after those enterprises complete their relevant tax
filings. Therefore, the Company’s PRC entities’ tax filings results are subject to change. It is therefore uncertain as to
whether the PRC tax authority may take different views about the Company’s PRC entities’ tax filings, which may lead to additional
tax liabilities.
ASC 740 requires recognition and measurement
of uncertain income tax positions using a “more-likely-than-not” approach. The management evaluated the Company’s tax
positions and concluded that no provision for uncertainty in income taxes was necessary as of December 31, 2020 and 2019.
MULIANG VIAGOO TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 14 – BUSINESS SEGMENTS
The revenues and cost of goods sold from operation consist of the
following:
|
|
Revenues
|
|
|
Cost of Sales
|
|
|
|
For the Years Ended
|
|
|
For the Years Ended
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
2019
|
|
Fertilizer
|
|
$
|
10,548,324
|
|
|
$
|
12,178,231
|
|
|
$
|
5,994,087
|
|
|
$
|
6,742,300
|
|
Logistic
|
|
|
378,853
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
133,905
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Agricultural products (food) sales
|
|
|
81,355
|
|
|
|
704,019
|
|
|
|
120,765
|
|
|
|
803,880
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
11,008,532
|
|
|
$
|
12,882,250
|
|
|
$
|
6,248,757
|
|
|
$
|
7,546,180
|
|
NOTE 15 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Shanghai Aoke Chemicals Co., Ltd., an entity
commonly controlled by the Company’s CEO, Mr. Lirong Wang, (“Shanghai Aoke”) placed with Shanghai Nai Sheng Kalan Industrial
Co., Ltd. (“Shanghai Nai Sheng”) an equipment procurement order of RMB 25 million (approximately US$3.84M) in 2013. Due to
a product defect issue at the fault of Shanghai Nai Sheng, Shanghai Aoke suspended payments to Shanghai Nai Sheng, and RMB 2.94 million
remains to be paid to Shanghai Nai Sheng as of September 2017, guaranteed by Shanghai Zongbao, a subsidiary of the Company. In August
2020, Shanghai Nai Sheng commenced a legal proceeding against Shanghai Aoke in the Jinshan District People’s Court for the payment
of the balance of the purchase order, concurrently enjoining Zongbao as the guarantor. When Shanghai Nai Sheng eventually brought the
legal action against Shanghai Aoke, the total amount owed had been reduced from RMB 2.94 million to RMB 1.21 Million (approximately US$184,000)
based on payments made between September 2017 and August 2020. The reduced figure was confirmed by all parties in a court mediation on
December 3, 2020, and a settlement was reached pursuant to which all amounts due shall be paid by June 30, 2021. As of the date this
report is available for issue, the balance remained to be payable, for which Shanghai Zongbao is a guarantor, amounts to $184,599.
NOTE 16 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
As our factory area in Jinshan District, Shanghai
City is too close to the urban area to produce straw organic fertilizer, some factory buildings, office buildings and spare land in Jinshan
District, Shanghai City, have been leased to third parties. We expect to sell our industrial land and office space in Shanghai through
an administratively organized private sale by the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020. Through the sale, we expect to clear
all liens and legal claims attached to our subsidiary Zongbao and improve our cash position.
Currently, we have two civil proceedings,
including: (1) default over a loan agreement between Shanghai Zongbao and Agricultural Bank of China Jinshan Sub-branch, the
judgment for which has become effective since January 14th, 2019; and (2) default over a construction contract between Shanghai
Zongbao and Shanghai Zhongta Construction and Engineering Co., Ltd., as to which both parties reached a mediation agreement through
the mediation procedure held by the court. The cause for both cases is that the established project of organic fertilizer production
could not be continued due to the change of business focus of the industrial park in which the company is located to food, machinery
and new energy industries. This caused defaults with both aforementioned parties. The relevant land and production building were
mortgaged under to Agricultural Bank of China, and Shanghai Zongbao and Shanghai Zhongta Construction and Engineering Co., Ltd .,
with the understanding that the value of the assets will be sufficient to cover the debts under these two cases. We expect the
outstanding defaults will be satisfied by a disposition of the mortgaged asset. Both the Agriculture Bank of China
(“ABC”) and Shanghai Zongbao agreed to allow Shanghai Jinshan People’s Court to list the asset on Taobao’s
online auction platform for sale. On August 5, 2020, the sale price achieved after competitive biddings was RMB74,515,000
(approximately $10.8 million). The net proceedings from this auction after deducting administrative costs and tax is approximately
RMB69,554,095 (approximately $10.6 million). This amount has been included under other receivable as of December 31, 2020.
Subsequently, we have entered into a settlement agreement with ABC for the settlement of the remaining loan balance in the amount of
RMB29,900,000 (approximately $4.3 million). We plan to repay ABC and the amount owed to the contractor (RMB24,800,000) with the
sales proceeds and expect to receive the remaining balance of RMB19,815,000 (approximately $3 million).
The assets are undergoing a court-arranged
sale since August 2020. While the transaction has yet to complete due to COVID-caused court backlog, the court provided a distribution
plan of sale proceeds to all involved parties on March 15, 2021. The buyer’s full purchase amount has been escrowed with the court
since August 2020. The court has indicated to the Company that it is expected to complete the sale by April 2021, subject to administrative
clearance from various departments within the court.
The assets are expected to be sold to Yigang
(Shanghai) Technology Development Co., Ltd. (“Yigang”). The Company had no prior relationship with Yigang. Yigang was the
highest bidder in the court sale.
The Company has evaluated subsequent events
that have occurred after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements are issued. Based on this evaluation, the Company
concluded that subsequent to December 31, 2020 but prior to April 15, 2021, the date the financial statements were available to be issued,
there was no subsequent event that would require disclosure to or adjustment to the financial statements other than the ones disclosed
above.
11,500,000 Shares
of Common Stock
Muliang
Viagoo Technology, Inc.
PROSPECTUS
,
2021
Through and including , 2021 (the
25th day after the date of this offering), all dealers effecting transactions in these securities, whether or not
participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This is in addition to a dealer’s obligation to
deliver a prospectus when acting as an underwriter and with respect to an unsold allotment or subscription.
PART II — INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED
IN THE PROSPECTUS
Item 13. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution.
Set forth below is an itemization of the
total expenses, excluding underwriter’ discounts and commissions, that we expect to incur in connection with this offering.
With the exception of the SEC registration fee, the FINRA filing fee and the Nasdaq listing fee, all amounts are estimates.
Securities and Exchange Commission Registration
Fee
|
|
$
|
8,000
|
|
Nasdaq Listing Fee
|
|
$
|
50,000
|
|
FINRA
|
|
$
|
4,000
|
|
Legal Fees and Expenses
|
|
$
|
150,000
|
|
Accounting Fees and Expenses
|
|
$
|
200,000
|
|
Printing and Engraving Expenses
|
|
$
|
30,000
|
|
Miscellaneous Expenses
|
|
$
|
10,000
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
577,000
|
|
All amounts are estimates other than the
SEC’s registration fee. We are paying all expenses of the offering listed above.
Item 14. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
To the fullest extent permitted by the
laws of the State of Nevada, our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, we may indemnify an officer or director who is made a party
to any proceeding, including a lawsuit, because of his/her position, if he/she acted in good faith and in a manner he/she reasonably
believed to be in our best interest. We may advance expenses incurred in defending a proceeding. To the extent that the officer
or director is successful on the merits in a proceeding as to which he/she is to be indemnified, we must indemnify him/her against
all expenses incurred, including attorney’s fees. With respect to a derivative action, indemnity may be made only for expenses
actually and reasonably incurred in defending the proceeding, and if the officer or director is judged liable, only by a court
order.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities
arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling us pursuant to the foregoing provisions,
we have been informed that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities
Act and is theretofore unenforceable.
Item 15. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.
For the past three years, we have issued
and sold the securities described below without registering the securities under the Securities Act. None of these transactions
involved any underwriters’ underwriting discounts or commissions, or any public offering. We believe that each of the following
issuances was exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance on Regulation S promulgated under the Securities
Act regarding sales by an issuer in offshore transactions, Regulation D under the Securities Act, Rule 701 under the
Securities Act or pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act regarding transactions not involving a public offering.
We completed a 5-for-1 reverse stock split
on May 7, 2019. All share and per share information in this Item 15 has been adjusted to reflect this reverse stock split.
On June 29, 2018, the outstanding amount $326,348
due to Mr. Wang, CEO and Chairman of the Company, were converted into 43,200 shares of common stock at $7.55 per share. The transaction
was not registered under the Securities Act in reliance on an exemption from registration set forth in Section 4(2) of the Securities
Act promulgated thereunder.
On June 29, 2018, the Company issued 298,518
shares of common stock of the Company at $7.55 per share, to Mr. Wang, CEO and Chairman of the Company, for aggregate proceeds of
$2,255,111. The transaction was not registered under the Securities Act in reliance on an exemption from registration set forth in
Section 4(2) of the Securities Act promulgated thereunder.
On October 10, 2019 and November 11, 2019,
the Company issued 19,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock to Mr. Wang, the CEO and Chairman of the Company, in exchange
for 19,000,000 shares of common stock beneficially owned by him. Following the transaction, 19,000,000 shares of common stock were
cancelled and returned to treasury.
On June 19, 2020, Muliang Agritech Inc. entered
into a Share Exchange Agreement with Viagoo Pte Ltd. (“Viagoo”) and all the shareholders of Viagoo for the acquisition
of 100% equity interest of Viagoo. The transaction was not registered under the Securities Act in reliance on an exemption from registration
set forth in Section 4(2) of the Securities Act promulgated thereunder.
Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement,
Muliang shall purchase from Viagoo Shareholders all of Viagoo Shareholder’s right, title and interest in and to the Viagoo’s
capital stock. The aggregate purchase price for the Shares shall be US$2,830,800, payable in 1,011,000 shares of the Company’s
restricted common stock, valued at $2.80 per share.
On June 28, 2020, the Company issued 50,000
of restricted common stock as the compensation for Shaw Cheng “David” Chong, the new Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
The transaction was not registered under the Securities Act in reliance on an exemption from registration set forth in Section 4(2)
of the Securities Act promulgated thereunder.
On December 29, 2020, we sold through a Regulation
S offering a total of 100,000 shares of common stock to two non-U.S. investors, at a price of $2.80 per share for an aggregate purchase
price of $280,000. The transaction was not registered under the Securities Act in reliance on an exemption from registration set forth
in Regulation S promulgated hereunder as a transaction by the Company not involving any public offering. The securities were sold in
an offshore transaction by a foreign issuer, to foreign investors, not using any directed selling efforts in the United States. These
securities may not be offered or sold in the United States in the absence of an effective registration statement or exemption from the
registration requirements under the Securities Act.
On February 16, 2021, we sold to a non-U.S.
investor a $14,960 convertible note that may be converted into 5,342 shares of our common stock at a price of $2.80 per share. In conjunction
with the convertible note, we issued to the investor 1,336 warrants that can be exercised for three years to our common stock at an exercise
price of $4.80. The transaction was not registered under the Securities Act in reliance on an exemption from registration set forth
in Regulation S promulgated hereunder as a transaction by the Company not involving any public offering. The securities were sold in
an offshore transaction by a foreign issuer, to foreign investors, not using any directed selling efforts in the United States. These
securities may not be offered or sold in the United States in the absence of an effective registration statement or exemption from the
registration requirements under the Securities Act.
On May 20, 2021, we sold to a non-U.S. investor
a $231,839 (or RMB 1,5000,000) convertible note that may be converted into 68,188 shares of our common stock at a price of $3.40 per
share. In conjunction with the convertible note, we issued to the investor 17,047 warrants that can be exercised for three years to our
common stock at an exercise price of $4.80. The transaction was not registered under the Securities Act in reliance on an exemption
from registration set forth in Regulation S promulgated hereunder as a transaction by the Company not involving any public offering.
The securities were sold in an offshore transaction by a foreign issuer, to foreign investors, not using any directed selling efforts
in the United States. These securities may not be offered or sold in the United States in the absence of an effective registration statement
or exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act.
On June 24, 2021, we sold to a non-U.S.
investor a $204,000 (or SGD 271,320) convertible note that may be converted into 60,000 shares of our common stock at a price of
$3.40 per share. In conjunction with the convertible note, we issued to the investor 15,000 warrants that can be exercised for three
years to our common stock at an exercise price of $4.80. The transaction was not registered under the Securities Act in reliance
on an exemption from registration set forth in Regulation S promulgated hereunder as a transaction by the Company not involving any
public offering. The securities were sold in an offshore transaction by a foreign issuer, to foreign investors, not using any
directed selling efforts in the United States. These securities may not be offered or sold in the United States in the absence of an
effective registration statement or exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act.
Item 16. Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number
|
|
Description
|
1.1†
|
|
Underwriting Agreement
|
3.1 (1)
|
|
Certificate of Incorporation
|
3.2 (2)
|
|
Certificate
of Amendment filed with the Secretary of the State of Nevada on April 5, 2019
|
3.3 (2)
|
|
Certificate
of Change filed with the Secretary of the State of Nevada on April 16, 2019
|
3.3 (3)
|
|
Certificate
of Designation filed with the Secretary of the State of Nevada on October 30, 2019
|
3.4 (4)
|
|
Certificate
of Amendment filed with the Secretary of the State of Nevada on June 26, 2020
|
3.5 (1)
|
|
Bylaws
|
4.1†
|
|
Specimen Common Stock Certificate
|
4.2†
|
|
Form of Warrant (included in the Exhibit 1.1 Underwriting Agreement)
|
5.1†
|
|
Opinion of Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP, as to the validity of the common
stock
|
8.1†
|
|
Opinion of Gaopeng & Partners PRC Lawyers regarding certain
PRC tax matters (included in Exhibit 99.4)
|
10.1 (3)
|
|
Exchange Agreement,
dated October 10, 2019
|
10.2 (3)
|
|
Amended
and Restated Preferred Stock Exchange Agreement, dated November 11, 2019
|
10.3 (5)
|
|
Director
Offer Letter between the Company and Vick Bathija dated March 19, 2020
|
10.4 (5)
|
|
Director
Offer Letter between the Company and Scott Silverman dated March 19, 2020
|
10.5 (5)
|
|
Director
Offer Letter between the Company and Guofu Zhang dated March 19, 2020
|
10.6 (7)
|
|
Share
Exchange Agreement between the Company and Viagoo Pte Ltd. dated June 19, 2020
|
10.7 (7)
|
|
Earnout
Agreement among the Company, Viagoo Pte Ltd. and Shareholders of Viagoo Pte Ltd. dated June 19, 2020
|
10.8 (7)
|
|
Employment
Agreement between the Company and David Chong Shaw Cheng dated June 19, 2020
|
10.9†
|
|
Employment Agreement
between the Company and Lirong Wang dated September 25, 2020
|
14.1 (5)
|
|
Code
of Business Conduct and Ethics of the Company
|
21.1 (6)
|
|
List of Subsidiaries
|
23.1†
|
|
Consent of WWC, PC
|
23.2†
|
|
Consent of Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1).
|
23.3†
|
|
Consent of Gaopeng & Partners PRC Lawyers (included in Exhibit
99.4)
|
99.1 (5)
|
|
Audit
Committee Charter
|
99.2 (5)
|
|
Compensation
Committee Charter
|
99.3 (5)
|
|
Nominating
Committee Charter
|
99.4†
|
|
Opinion of Gaopeng & Partners PRC Lawyers, regarding
certain PRC law matters and the validity of the VIE Agreements
|
(1)
|
Incorporated by reference to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on January 5, 2015.
|
(2)
|
Incorporated by reference to the Annual Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 10, 2019.
|
(3)
|
Incorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 14, 2019.
|
(4)
|
Incorporated by reference
to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 7, 2020.
|
(5)
|
Incorporated by reference
to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 27, 2020.
|
(6)
|
Incorporated by reference
to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on December 9, 2020.
|
(7)
|
Incorporated by reference
to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 25, 2020.
|
†
|
Filed herewith.
|
Item 17. Undertakings.
The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes
to provide to the underwriter at the closing specified in the underwriting agreement, certificates in such denominations and registered
in such names as required by the underwriter to permit prompt delivery to each purchaser.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities
arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to
the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is
against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification
against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling
person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or
controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel
the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification
by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:
|
(1)
|
To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
|
|
(i)
|
To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933;
|
|
(ii)
|
To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20 percent change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement;
|
|
(iii)
|
To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement;
|
|
(2)
|
That for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933 each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
|
|
(3)
|
To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.
|
|
(4)
|
That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser, each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.
|
|
(5)
|
That, for the purpose of determining liability of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities:
|
The undersigned registrant undertakes
that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the
underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means
of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to
offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:
|
(i)
|
Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;
|
|
(ii)
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Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant;
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(iii)
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The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and
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Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser.
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(6)
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The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes to provide to the underwriter at the closing specified in the underwriting agreement certificates in such denominations and registered in such names as required by the underwriter to permit prompt delivery to each purchaser.
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(7)
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Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the provisions described in Item 14 above, or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
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(8)
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The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes:
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That for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form of prospectus filed by the Registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4), or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this registration statement as of the time it was declared effective.
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That for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and this offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or
15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Shanghai, China on July 1, 2021.
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Muliang Viagoo Technology, Inc.
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By:
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/s/
LirongWang
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LirongWang
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Chief Executive Officer
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(Principal Executive Officer)
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By:
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/s/ Shaw Cheng “David” Chong
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Shaw Cheng “David” Chong
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Chief Financial Officer
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(Principal Accounting Officer)
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Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Title
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Date
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/s/
Lirong Wang
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Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer
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July 1,
2021
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Lirong Wang
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(Principal Executive Officer)
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Title
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Date
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/s/
Shaw Cheng “David” Chong
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Chief Financial Officer
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July 1, 2021
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Shaw Cheng “David” Chong
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(Principal Accounting Officer)
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Title
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Date
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/s/
Nunissait Tjandra
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Director
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July 1, 2021
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Nunissait Tjandra
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