Unassociated Document
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
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For the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2008
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TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION
13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
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Commission
File Number: 333-62236
MYSTARU.COM,
INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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35-2089848
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(I.R.S. Employer
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of incorporation or organization)
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Identification No.)
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6
North Twelfth Road
Country
Garden
Shunde
District
Foshan City, China
528312
(Address
of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(86) 10 6702
6968
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities
registered under Section 12(g) of the Act:
Title of each class
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Name of each exchange on which registered
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Common Stock, par value $.001 per share
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None
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Indicate
by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in
Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
¨ Yes þ No
Indicate
by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act.
¨ Yes þ No
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be
filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required
to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for
the past 90 days.
þ Yes ¨ No
Indicate
by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of
Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not
be contained, to the best of the registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or
information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K
or any amendment to this Form 10-K. þ
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 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ¨
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Accelerated filer ¨
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Non-accelerated filer ¨ (do not check if a smaller reporting company)
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Smaller reporting company þ
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Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule
12b-2 of the Act).
¨ Yes þ No
State the
aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by
non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was
last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the
last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal
quarter.
Note – If a determination as
to whether a particular person or entity is an affiliate cannot be made without
involving unreasonable effort and expense, the aggregate market value of the
common stock held by non-affiliates may be calculated on the basis of
assumptions reasonable under the circumstances, provided that the assumptions
are set forth in this Form.
Indicate
the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common
stock, as of the latest practicable date. 163,364,316 shares of
common stock as of January 6, 2009.
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
PART
I
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Item
1. Business.
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1
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Item
1A. Risk Factors.
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8
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2. Properties.
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3. Legal Proceedings.
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PART
II
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Item
5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.
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Item
7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations.
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18
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Item
8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
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24
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Item
9A(T). Controls and Procedures.
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25
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PART
III
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Item
10. Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate
Governance.
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26
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Item
11. Executive Compensation.
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27
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12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management and Related Stockholder Matters.
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Item
13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director
Independence.
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14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services.
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PART
IV
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Item
15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.
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PART
I
MyStarU.com,
Inc., a Delaware corporation, together with its consolidated subsidiaries, is a
fully integrated information and entertainment service provider to the business,
internet, and consumer markets in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”).
The Company was originally incorporated on January 6, 1997 in the State of
Indiana under the corporate name MAS Acquisition XXI Corp. On December 21, 2000,
the Company acquired Telecom Communications of America, a sole proprietorship in
California, and changed its name to Telecom Communications, Inc. On February 28,
2005, the Company reincorporated in the State of Delaware by merging with a
Delaware corporation of the same name. The surviving Delaware corporation
succeeded to all of the rights, properties and assets and assumed all of the
liabilities of the original Indiana corporation. On July 10, 2007, the Company
changed its name from Telecom Communications, Inc. to MyStarU.com, Inc. The
Company's common stock continues to be quoted under the symbol, “MYST.OB,” on
the FINRA over-the-counter bulletin board (“OTCBB”) in the United States of
America. As used in this report, the words “MYST”, “the Company”,
“we”, “us” and “our” refer to
MyStarU.com and its subsidiaries.
The
consolidated financial statements presented are those of MyStarU.com, Inc.,
which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America. The results of operations are for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The Company’s
financial statements contained herein were audited for a fair presentation of
the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods
presented. The Company’s accounting policies and certain other disclosures are
set forth in the notes to the consolidated financial statements contained
herein.
The
consolidated financial statements of the Company reflect the activities of the
parent and the following subsidiaries.
Subsidiaries
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Countries
Registered In
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Percentage of
Ownership
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MyStarU
Ltd.
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Hong
Kong, The People’s Republic of China
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100.00 |
% |
3G
Dynasty Inc.
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British
Virgin Islands
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100.00 |
% |
Subaye.com
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United
States of America, Delaware
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69.03 |
% |
Subaye
IIP Limited
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British
Virgin Islands
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69.03 |
% |
Guangzhou
Panyu Metals & Materials Limited
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The
People’s Republic of China
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100.00 |
% |
Guangzhou
Subaye Computer Tech Limited
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The
People’s Republic of China
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69.03 |
% |
Media
Group International Limited
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Hong
Kong, The People’s Republic of China
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69.03 |
% |
General
Business Discussion
The
Company operates in five distinct business segments:
1. Investments
in Entertainment Arts Productions - The Company purchases and licenses or
resells copyrights of entertainment-related assets.
2. Online
Membership Services - The Company provides online content and member services
for commercial use.
3. Software
sales - The Company provides web-based and mobile software
platforms.
4. Importing
and exporting of goods - The Company conducts international trade using the PRC
as its base of operations.
5. Media
and Marketing Management - The Company coordinates product placement activities
for filmmakers and advertisers within the entertainment arts industry of the
PRC.
Investments
in Entertainment Arts Productions
We
generate income from the purchase and subsequent licensing or resale of
copyrights for motion pictures, internet broadcasting, television broadcasting,
DVD and other possible forms of reproductions of our copyrighted
assets.
Big
Movie
3G
Dynasty began the theatrical screening of the film BIG MOVIE (http://ent.sina.com.cn/f/m/bigmovie/index.shtml)
in 400 theaters throughout the PRC beginning on December 29, 2006 and running
through January 20, 2007. The “Investments in Entertainment Arts” business
segment is committed to bringing a variety of unique titles to the Chinese
market. Our first release, BIG MOVIE, a joint venture with Hua Xia Films
Distributions Limited Beijing, is a template for the future distribution of film
in the PRC by MYST. 3G Dynasty is also working with SINA Corp.
(Nasdaq: SINA) for movie promotion and marketing services.
Other
Copyrights
We
currently hold copyrights for 4 additional motion pictures which are presently
in production with our production partners. However, the governmental approval
process for release of these additional motion pictures is not yet complete. We
also hold 1 internet broadcast copyright for Big Movie 2, which began generating
revenue in July 2008. During the three months ended September 30,
2008, Big Movie 2 generated $238,790 in revenues for 3G
Dynasty. Additionally, we hold 113 internet broadcast
copyrights that we expect to begin generating revenue in
2009. However, we may also license or resell these copyrights and any
of our other copyrights for motion pictures, internet broadcasting, television
broadcasting, DVD rights and any overseas rights.
We
believe our subsidiary, 3G Dynasty, has made and continues to make sound
investments in entertainment arts productions in the PRC and is well positioned
for continued growth in a fast-paced market. 3G Dynasty began to establish a
film distribution network with the purchase of the copyrights to certain films
in March 2006. 3G Dynasty distributes films through multiple distribution
channels into the PRC film market, including through the internet, mobile phone,
TV, DVD and theatrical screenings in cinemas across the PRC. We will continue to
make investments to establish our distribution network and acquire more
copyrights for high quality programming content.
One of
our business partners, ZesTV, Inc. (“ZesTV”) is a leading Chinese media and
entertainment company. ZesTV is involved with the development, production, and
marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. ZesTV
owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a
premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a
leading internet entertainment website group, and plans the development of
studio-branded theme parks. MYST has $548,316 in cash on deposit with ZesTV for
the first right of refusal to buy ZesTV music, films and TV programming
copyrights of online content. We expect this deposit to be fully utilized
to purchase additional copyrighted material from ZesTV.
MYST will
continue its aggressive search for further investments into the entertainment
arts industry in the PRC. We intend to continue to have consistent discussions
with filmmakers regarding these investments.
In 2008,
MYST purchased copyrights for 3 motion pictures and 114 internet
broadcasts. MYST also sold copyrights to 2 motion pictures and 13
internet broadcasts during the year ended September 30,
2008. Subsequent to September 30, 2008, MYST entered into an
agreement with a third party to share revenues on an evenly split 50% basis for
revenues generated by a total of 723 internet broadcasts once MYST acquires an
additional approximately 609 internet broadcasts. As of September 30,
2008, MYST held 114 internet broadcasts. With the signing of this
agreement, MYST assured that the availability of the distribution channels which
will be utilized to present these internet broadcast is secured and the Company
can now continue discussions with regard to a formal investment in these
internet broadcasts.
Online
Membership Services
We own a
majority interest in our subsidiary, Subaye.com. We have established a website,
www.subaye.com, which we believe is a premier provider of corporate online video
in China and is seen as a destination for business to business e-commerce in the
PRC for customers who utilize the website to enhance the marketing and promotion
of their business products and services. We continue to experience a strong
demand for our services through www.subaye.com and believe the market it serves
is one of the fastest growing in the PRC, which consequently increases the
demand for our services. These customers are demanding prominent and easily
assessable methods to market and promote their products or
services.
The
Online Membership Services business segment generated revenue growth of 78% and
100% for the years ended September 30, 2008 and 2007,
respectively. The growth in net income for the years ended September
30, 2008 and 2007 was 201% and 100%, respectively. We expect
continued growth in revenues and net income for this business segment during the
fiscal year ending September 30, 2009.
Subaye.com
- Internet Corporate Video Marketing and Promotions
Subaye.com
offers a unique Chinese language corporate video sharing platform for both users
and customers. Subaye.com generated over $7.7 million in revenue for the year
ended September 30, 2008 and $4.3 million in revenue in its first full year of
operations for the year ended September 30, 2007. Subaye.com focuses on the
on-line distribution of marketing content of small to mid-sized enterprises in
the PRC. The Subaye.com platform consists of the www.subaye.com
website and the Subaye Alliance Network, which is Subaye.com’s network of
third-party websites (“Subaye Alliance”).
Subaye.com’s
platform consists of its websites, www.goongreen.org, www.x381.com,
www.goongood.com, www.subaye.com and the Subaye Alliance network, which is its
network of third-party websites. The company’s website, www.subaye.com is
active, while its other website businesses are under development at this time..
As of November 30, 2008, Subaye.com had 34,545 members and the company’s video
database consisted of 73,999 profiles of corporate video showcases. These
showcases offer a cost-effective venue for small to mid-size enterprises
(“SMEs”) to advertise their products and services and establish and enhance
their corporate brands. Subaye.com also provides its users with easy access to
an index of over 2.77 million video clips, images and web pages.
We
launched the internet video services on our Subaye.com website and began
generating revenues from corporate video uploading services in November, 2006.
We have grown significantly since we commenced operations in October of 2006.
Our corporate video uploading services users totaled 34,545 members as of
November 30, 2008. We charge our members a monthly charge of approximately
$100.
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Subaye.com Members
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Subaye.com Company Profiles
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As of the
End of
Month
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Month Over
Month
Growth
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As of the
End of
Month
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Month Over
Month
Growth
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January 31, 2007
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6,562 |
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9,807 |
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February 28, 2007
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9,230 |
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41 |
% |
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12,101 |
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23 |
% |
March
31,2007
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10,625 |
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15 |
% |
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21,204 |
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75 |
% |
April
30, 2007
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11,447 |
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8 |
% |
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26,323 |
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24 |
% |
May
31, 2007
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11,699 |
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2 |
% |
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27,989 |
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6 |
% |
June
30, 2007
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11,968 |
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2 |
% |
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29,821 |
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7 |
% |
July
31, 2007
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12,500 |
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4 |
% |
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32,560 |
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9 |
% |
August
31, 2007
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12,876 |
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3 |
% |
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36,999 |
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14 |
% |
September
30, 2007
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15,121 |
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17 |
% |
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38,123 |
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3 |
% |
October
31, 2007
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15,903 |
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5 |
% |
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39,400 |
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3 |
% |
November
30, 2007
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16,023 |
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1 |
% |
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40,995 |
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4 |
% |
December
31, 2007
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16,348 |
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2 |
% |
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45,243 |
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10 |
% |
January
31, 2008
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18,859 |
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15 |
% |
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53,343 |
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18 |
% |
February
29, 2008 *
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19,015 |
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1 |
% |
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40,301 |
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(24 |
)% |
March
31,2008
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19,659 |
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3 |
% |
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46,233 |
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15 |
% |
April
30, 2008
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23,788 |
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21 |
% |
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49,112 |
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6 |
% |
May
31, 2008
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26,442 |
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11 |
% |
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64,410 |
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31 |
% |
June
30, 2008
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29,323 |
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11 |
% |
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68,894 |
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7 |
% |
July
31, 2008
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29,743 |
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1 |
% |
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69,996 |
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2 |
% |
August
31, 2008
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30,127 |
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1 |
% |
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70,889 |
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1 |
% |
September
30, 2008
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32,366 |
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7 |
% |
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71,884 |
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1 |
% |
October
31, 2008
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34,121 |
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5 |
% |
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73,298 |
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2 |
% |
November
30, 2008
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34,545 |
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1 |
% |
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73,999 |
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1 |
% |
From July
1, 2007 through December 31, 2007, Subaye.com offered a special promotion to
allow potential member users and current member users use of our website free of
charge. As a result, no revenue was generated by the Company during this time
period.
We
believe that Subaye.com is poised for growth due to the following
strengths:
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largest
user base of users seeking videos produced by
SMEs;
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first
video uploading service provider in the PRC with an extensive customer
base across industries;
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local
market experience and expertise in introducing and expanding our services
across the PRC and operating in the PRC’s rapidly evolving internet
industry;
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leading
technology with a proven platform, providing users with relevant video
showcase and customers with a cost-effective way to reach potential
consumers; and
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extensive
and effective nationwide network of over 100 regional distributors,
providing high-quality and consistent customer
services.
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Our goal
is to become a platform that provides internet users with the best way to find
information and allows businesses to reach a broad base of potential customers.
We intend to achieve our goal by implementing the following
strategies:
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growing
our online video marketing business by attracting potential customers and
increasing per-customer spending on our services, enhancing user
experience;
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increasing
traffic through the development and introduction of new video-related
features and functions;
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expanding
Subaye Alliance by leveraging our brand and offering competitive economic
arrangements to Subaye Alliance members;
and
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pursuing
selective strategic acquisitions and alliances that will allow us to
increase user traffic, enlarge our customer base, expand our product
offerings and reduce customer acquisition
costs.
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The
successful execution of our strategies is subject to certain risks and
uncertainties, including our ability to:
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offer
new and innovative products and services to attract and retain a larger
user base;
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attract
additional customers and increase per-customer
spending;
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increase
awareness of our brand and continue to develop user and customer
loyalty;
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respond
to competitive market conditions;
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respond
to changes in our regulatory
environment;
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manage
risks associated with intellectual property
rights;
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maintain
effective control of our costs and
expenses;
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raise
sufficient capital to sustain and expand our
business;
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attract,
retain and motivate qualified personnel;
and
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upgrade
our technology to support increased traffic and expanded
services.
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Subaye.com’s
limited operating history may make it more difficult to evaluate our future
prospects and results of operations. If we are unsuccessful in addressing any of
these risks and uncertainties, our business may be materially and adversely
affected.
Subaye.com
achieved profitability as of the quarter ended December 31, 2006. We have
experienced growth in recent periods, in part, due to the growth in the PRC’s
online marketing industry, which may not be representative of future growth or
be sustainable. We cannot assure that our historical financial information is
indicative of our future operating results or financial performance, or that our
profitability will be sustained.
X381
- Webshops
The
Company's www.x381.com website is focused on selling goods and services to the
PRC marketplace. The chart below details the growth of this business
for the 9 month period ending November 30, 2008.
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Webshops
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As of the
End of
Month
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Month Over
Month
Growth
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February 29, 2008
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14,301 |
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March 31,2008
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16,213 |
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13 |
% |
April
30, 2008
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19,205 |
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18 |
% |
May
31, 2008
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19,986 |
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4 |
% |
June
30, 2008
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20,641 |
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3 |
% |
July
31, 2008
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25,690 |
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24 |
% |
August
31, 2008
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27,108 |
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6 |
% |
September
30, 2008
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31,887 |
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18 |
% |
October
31, 2008
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32,981 |
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3 |
% |
November
30, 2008
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33,785 |
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2 |
% |
The
Company has provided its services on the www.x381.com website to its members
free of charge since the website was developed in July 2007. In July
2009 the Company expects to begin charging annual membership fees of
approximately $100 which we currently estimate will generate revenues of
approximately $1,000,000 for the year ended September 30, 2009.
Other
Websites
We also
plan to launch the www.goongood.com and www.goongreen.org websites during the
summer of 2009. We currently estimate an additional $1.2 million in
revenues could be generated by these two websites during the year ended
September 30, 2009.
MyStarU.com
and Icurls.com
The
Company purchased www.mystaru.com on October 1, 2006, and www.icurls.com on
November 20, 2006. We expect to use the two websites in 2009 to continue to
develop the Company’s offerings in the arts education market. From October 1,
2006 and through the date of this report, the Company has sold $1,600,000 in
“master franchise licenses” and $1,340,000 in "end user licenses" to unrelated
parties in the PRC. The third party purchasers are intent on utilizing the
Company’s education-related web-based offerings in certain sectors of the PRC
and across potential large portions of the PRC population within each
sector.
The
system is a prototype for state-of-the-art delivery of streaming video
performing education courses in the music and movie industries in the PRC. The
new courseware was developed using the Guangzhou Subaye's EDU v5.0 Education
Management System and is delivered to viewers via the MYST platform. The
multimedia content is produced using Adobe Flash(r) video synchronized
presentations and demonstrative video clips. Users can view multimedia
performing training presentations that include downloadable video files of
course materials and are then able to upload their own video files to teachers
for analysis, which affords users the opportunity to have questions answered by
course teachers. MYST intends to use this new capability to reach hundreds of
thousands of young people who are interested in entering the performing arts,
music and movie industries. MYST’s goal is to deliver education content online
without meaningful limitations or restrictions.
In a
country with significant mobile phone usage, the growth opportunities remain
tremendous. The PRC has more than 1.33 billion people, and mobile services will
remain a strong area of growth. Entertainment content for these mobile devices
is in high demand and MYST is intent on becoming a dominant player within this
space.
SkyeStar.com
We expect
SkyeStar.com to be positioned in 2009 to generate a new revenue stream for the
Company utilizing our pre-existing social networks, established by the entity
over the past several years. However, we are still considering various revenue -
generating business models and have not yet determined which business model we
will formally adopt for this website. SkyeStar.com (“SkyeStar”) was launched
with the intent of utilizing IPTV technology, with new features that allow users
access their SkyeStar accounts using IPTV. SkyeStar is currently a free,
members-only web site that offers community, e-mail, exclusive music and video
downloads, instant messaging, blogs, photos and more. We will generate revenue
by advertising, entertainment downloads, pay per view, video-on-demand and VIP
membership fees.
IPTV, is
the format representing the convergence of internet, television and
telecommunication networks, and is expected to be adopted in the PRC next year.
This technology might not yet be available throughout the PRC but we believe a
significant portion of the PRC’s internet users have already embraced this
technology, and we believe this technology may be adopted on a widespread
basis in 2009.
The PRC
is one of the largest IPTV markets in the world. The PRC was among the first
markets in the world to put IPTV services in commercial trial operation.
Statistics show that there are 360 million TV viewers and 75 million broadband
users in the PRC, creating a significant potential market for development of
IPTV services.
3G
Dynasty is also responsible for sales of MYST’s products, and has focused on
entertainment content for 3G mobile and internet use. IC Star Wireless
Application Protocol (“WAP”) Club is based on the IC Star Theme Club on WAP,
which provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date mobile entertainment
services in the PRC. The WAP users can access IC Star Theme Club for content we
provide through China Mobile Communications. In May 2005, 3G Dynasty created the
website
http://skyestar.com , a multi-channel infotainment portal supported by
proprietary fan clubs and a community platform. It allows new members to
personalize their own homepage with 3G Dynasty’s content. It registers members
and allows them to build their personal homepage on WAP. As the host and content
provider, 3G Dynasty will start publishing a daily Real Simple Syndication
(“RSS”) feed of its original content from a number of its contracted web sites,
including local information, life style and entertainment content. Through the
use of RSS feeds, users can receive 3G Dynasty's daily content automatically,
thereby broadening 3G Dynasty's distribution and providing an additional
platform for mobile phone users who are registered members of the Star Theme
Club on WAP. Members with their homepage on WAP can reach their targeted
audience through wireless technology.
This
personal homepage and WAP membership service was launched in June 2006. The
adoption of RSS has deepened our relationship with our members and enhanced the
appeal of our original content. We believe that RSS represents the next
evolution in the distribution of content. It allows publishers and end users
alike to be seamlessly notified of new content and to integrate that content
into start pages, blogs and websites. As more and more people personalize their
content on the internet, many are turning to RSS feeds to quickly and easily
access information from news and entertainment sites.
SkyeStar.com
provides users multiple opportunities to play games, send MMS/SMS greetings,
watch movie trailers, find show times, and purchase tickets and DVDs. They can
also rate, review and refer their entertainment choices to others. Customization
features allow members to create their own personal homepages, profile and
display their entertainment favorites as well as access their friends'
recommendations. SkyeStar.com's innovative fan club’s networking features flow
throughout the site so users can enjoy diverse content and connect with other
people who enjoy similar interests.
SkyeStar.com
features include:
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"My
Star Friend", where members upload images of their artist friends, create
star profiles, and enter them in a ratings system allowing members to vote
on the my star friend;
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Fans
Experiences Sharing, where members rate and review their favorite movies,
music, and greetings;
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Customizable
User Homepages, Profiles, where members track their favorite movies,
music, games, stars and greetings, as well as their friends' favorites,
upload photos, check music statistics, view event reminders, and post on
"friends-only" message boards;
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Music Critics, where members review and rate their choices of music, add
their ratings to a community score and compare their reviews and ratings
to those of professional music
critics;
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& Downloadable Games, where members play single player and multiplayer
games online or download and purchase their favorites;
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Content, where developers and creators upload their own music, games and
photos for the community to enjoy and
review.
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MyStarU
Ltd. has partnered with several industry leaders to provide content on the
SkyeStar.com entertainment portal. Among its partners, Stareastnet, provides
features such as "Artist Profiles and Homepages" and NC Entertainment, provides
movie trailers. SkyeStar.com provides a community experience by including
artists, movies, games, music and more. Through user-generated content, as well
as personal homepages and content reviews, community members can express
themselves and become a trusted referral of content for their
friends.
Software
Sales
We offer
software-based products through our subsidiary, Guangzhou Subaye, which serves
the voice, video, data, web and mobile communication markets. Since the 2005
launch of our Total Solutions System (“TS”), together with our SEO4Mobile Short
Message Services (“SMS”) search engine software in 2005, we believe that we have
the right software products to deliver our content, in order to serve the
rapidly expanding telecommunications market in the PRC. We are targeting
enterprises in the multimedia communications market in the PRC, where there is
significant growth potential. In the PRC there are billions of messages sent
every month through SMS, which is the basic form of text messaging. We note that
there is also a significant increase in Multimedia Message Services (“MMS”).
MYST’s Customer Relations Management Virtual Call Center (“CRM”) provides highly
customized, scalable and flexible interactive services, offers customers high
value and low cost sales and service solutions using the highly scalable
interactive MMS response, with interactive voice response and speech recognition
solutions.
Total
Solutions System - SMS/MMS Call Center & CRM System
TS, our
specialized software product, offers integrated communications network solutions
and internet content service in universal voice, video, data, web and mobile
communication for interactive media applications, technology and content leaders
in interactive multimedia communications. Designed around MYST’s internet
content and database and integrated into the Information Manager System and
SMS/MMS Call Center CRM System core software, the TS application facilitates the
collaboration of key business processes, such as corporate and marketing
communications, membership distance interactive programs, product development,
customer relationship management and content management by allowing dispersed
enterprise users to collaborate in real time with multimedia message
services.
This
business model is built on the integration of strong entertainment and lifestyle
content into the TS, network database and the application of technology. Network
database was established by signing contracts with strategic partners and
obtaining the database of each partner’s respective internet and mobile phone
users. Our content was built through our business alliance with MyStarU Ltd.
(formerly known as IC Star MMS Limited), which is currently one of our
subsidiaries and a network services provider based in Hong Kong, which provides
links to entertainment and lifestyle information to local communities across the
PRC. MyStarU Ltd., which was originally created as the Star SMS /MMS called “My
Star Friends” community, was first invented as a SMS/MMS interactive between
MyStarU Ltd. and fans of local artists around the world. By integrating the
network database and contents into software that MYST sources from the market,
we can leverage the functions of the software and target it to various
industries.
SEO4Mobile
SEO4Mobile,
a search engine optimization for mobile phones, is the original unique new
service solution creation by Alpha. SEO4Mobile offers wireless mobile phone
service, allowing providers the ability to use SMS search implementation for
their users. Mobile phone users who enter a relevant keyword or keyword phrase,
along with a geographic identifier, can send searches via an SMS to a service
code. The search results will be received by MMS and the search engine
optimization processes the search through the internet within a matter of
minutes. SEO4Mobile has been selected by service providers such as China Mobile
Communications and China Unicom.
Revenues
are derived principally by providing integrated solutions and an AdMaxB2Search
platform by entering into business contracts with enterprises for a fixed
monthly fee. The management of MYST is confident that the SEO4Mobile and
AdMaxB2Search platforms will provide excellent revenue when these two products
gain popularity with mobile phone users. SEO4Mobile is a cutting edge technology
designed to integrate the internet with mobile phones, using search engine
technology using a pay per click business model. We continue to target the
approximate 300 million mobile phone users as well as the 111 million internet
users in the PRC. According to the Ministry of Information of the PRC, the PRC’s
internet users account for about 8.5% of its population, far below the United
States of America, where 60% of the population are internet users.
IBS
v4.1 and v5.0Enterprise Suite
The IBS
v4.1 and v5.0 software suites are our main product line, and include a built-in
MoDirect, an innovative suite of technologies that enables wireless and web
publishers to target SEO4Mobile users more effectively and allows advertisers to
obtain targeted leads with rich demographic data. IBS v4.1 and v5.0 are part of
the TS family. Corporate users can leverage all available information resource
management on the intranet/extranet over the internet, including wireless
applications, and advertisers can use the IBS v4.1 and v5.0 to publish SMS and
MMS by searches on mobile phones. The system enables manufacturers and service
providers to use the internet to establish and manage continuous connections
with automated e-services, operations monitoring and e-commerce offerings. The
system’s customers include end-user clients in many industries throughout the
PRC. The IBS v4.1 and v5.0 standard package includes three servers, software, as
well as system integration.
During
2007, the Company organized Guangzhou Subaye Tech Ltd. (“Guangzhou Subaye”),
which became a new wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. On October 1, 2007,
MYST sold Guangzhou Subaye to its majority-owned subsidiary, Subaye.com, for
59,767 shares of Subae.com common stock, which was valued at $119,534. Guangzhou
Subaye is responsible for the operation and management of the Company’s TS,
SMS/MMS virtual Call Center CRM Systems, SEO4Mobile, MoDirect, AdMaxB2Search and
IBS v4.1 and v5.0 software suites. As Guangzhou Subaye integrates with the TS
business group of MYST, it will strategically invest in the PRC, specifically to
address new market dynamics and help SME users get the most from end user
content while effectively handling changes in capacity, deal terms and
players.
The
integration expertise we gained through the successful launch of Guangzhou
Subaye, and the IBS v5.0 Enterprise Suite gives us confidence in our core
business model within the SME market, the potential for our total solution
business, and the achievement of synergies we identified as part of our
strategic investment efforts.
Guangzhou
Subaye has continued to develop relationships established in the past with some
of the Company’s contacts in the internet and business industries such as
Baidu.com (Nasdaq: BIDU), Shanghai Linktone Information Limited (Nasdaq: LTON),
the wireless business division of Beijing eLong Information Technology Limited,
a subsidiary of eLong Inc. (Nasdaq: LONG), 3721 Inter China Network Software Co.
Ltd (www.3721.com), a Yahoo!, Inc. Company (Nasdaq: YHOO), Tencent Company
Limited (www.qq.com), Kongzhong Corporation (Nasdaq: KONG), Guangdong Mobile
Communication Co., Limited, a China Mobile Communications Corporation and China
Mobile (Hong Kong) Ltd. (NYSE: CHL) to develop entertainment SMS, MMS, WAP
portal and other wireless contents such as artist profiles, gaming and an
SEO4Mobile SMS search engine.
Import
and Export Trading
Our
subsidiary, Guangzhou Panyu Metals and Minerals Import & Export Co., Ltd
(“Panyu M&M”) holds the licenses and approvals necessary to operate our
international trading and provide e-commerce logistic agent services. Panyu
M&M operates in today’s global economy and continually delivers quality
services for our importing and exporting clientele. As in the other three
business segments, we believe the import/export businesses of the PRC are
well-positioned.
During
the year ended September 30, 2009, management expects significant growth in
revenues for Panyu M&M. Panyu M&M has been in the process of
negotiating significant distribution contracts with large PRC importers in
recent months and anticipates revenues from these potential new contracts will
be significant if and once finalized.
Sales
and Marketing
Our
employees, including senior management, conduct our primary sales and marketing
efforts. Currently our primary sales staff resides in Foshan City,
China.
We
actively participate in tradeshows involving e-commerce and entertainment arts.
We are currently focused on developing our businesses with limited advertising
and marketing expenditures. However, we have committed to various advertising
initiatives with a Chinese affiliate of Google, Inc., which we expect will
result in significant advertising spending for Subaye.com in
2009. Even so, we depend heavily on word of mouth and the quality of
our products and services to increase revenues.
We invest
regularly in copyrights covering programming rights for motion pictures, the
web-broadcasting of motion pictures, related DVDs and television programming. We
have not yet invested in any overseas ventures (outside the PRC) within the
entertainment arts business segment but it is possible we will make investments
in overseas markets in the future.
As of
September 30, 2008, we had a total of 189 employees. The chart below
provides a general breakout of our employee ranks as of September 30,
2008.
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Management
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Research
and development
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Research
and Development
The
Company incurred research and development expenses for the years ended September
30, 2008 and 2007 of $123,414 and approximately $80,000,
respectively.
Risks
Related to Our Business
Our
limited operating history makes it difficult to evaluate our future prospects
and results of operations.
We have a
limited operating history. Accordingly, you should consider our future prospects
in light of the risks and uncertainties experienced by early stage companies in
evolving industries such as the telecommunications and internet industries in
China. As a result of our limited operating history, we have limited financial
data that you can use to evaluate our business and prospects. As a result of
these factors, the future revenue and income potential of our business is
uncertain. If we are unsuccessful in addressing any of these risks and
uncertainties, our business may be materially and adversely
affected.
We
sustained losses in the past and our historical financial information may not be
representative of our future results of operations.
We have
experienced growth in recent periods, in part, due to the growth in China’s
telecommunications and online marketing industry, which may not be
representative of future growth or be sustainable. We cannot assure you that our
historical financial information is indicative of our future operating results
or financial performance, or that our profitability will be
sustained.
We
face significant competition and may suffer from a loss of users and customers
as a result.
We face
significant competition in almost every aspect of our business, particularly
from other companies that seek to provide internet video services to users and
provide online marketing services to customers. Our main competitors include
U.S.-based internet video providers such as Google, Yahoo! and Microsoft, as
well as other Chinese internet companies. These Chinese competitors include
internet portals such as Netease, Sina and Sohu, other internet video service
providers, such as Baidu, and business-to-business, or B2B, service providers
such as Alibaba. We compete with these entities for both users and customers on
the basis of user traffic, quality (relevance) and quantity (index size) of the
video online, availability and ease restriction of use of products and services,
the number of customers, distribution channels and the number of associated
third-party websites. In addition, we may face greater competition from our U.S.
competitors as a result of, among other things, a relaxation on the foreign
ownership restrictions of PRC internet content and advertising companies,
improvements in online payment systems and internet infrastructure in China and
our U.S. competitors’ increased business activities in China.
Many of
these competitors have significantly greater financial resources than we do.
They also have longer operating histories and more experience in attracting and
retaining users and managing customers than we do. They may use their experience
and resources to compete with us in a variety of ways, including by competing
more heavily for users, customers, distributors and networks of third-party
websites, investing more heavily in research and development and making
acquisitions. If any of our competitors provide comparable or better Chinese
language video sharing experience, our user traffic could decline significantly.
Any such decline in traffic could weaken our brand, result in loss of customers
and users and have a material adverse effect on our results of
operations.
We also
face competition from traditional advertising media, such as newspapers,
magazines, yellow pages, billboards and other forms of outdoor media, television
and radio. Most large companies in China allocate, and will likely continue to
allocate, most of their marketing budgets to traditional advertising media and
only a small portion of their budgets to online marketing. If these companies do
not devote a larger portion of their marketing budgets to online marketing
services provided by us, or if our existing customers reduce the amount they
spend on online marketing, our results of operations and future growth prospects
could be adversely affected.
Our
business depends on a strong network, and if we are not able to maintain and
enhance our network, we may lose customers, resulting in a reduction in
revenue.
We have
developed our user base primarily by word-of-mouth and incurred limited brand
promotion expenses. We have recently initiated brand promotion efforts, but we
cannot assure you that our new marketing efforts will be successful in further
promoting our brand. If we fail to promote and maintain the “MyStarU” and
"Subaye" brands, or if we incur excessive expenses in this effort, our business
and results of operations could be materially and adversely
affected.
If
we fail to continue to innovate and provide relevant products and services, we
may not be able to generate sufficient user traffic levels to remain
competitive, resulting in a loss of customers and reduction in
revenue.
Our
success depends on providing products and services that people use for a
high-quality internet video experience. Our competitors are constantly
developing innovations in internet video and online marketing as well as
enhancing users’ online experience. As a result, we must continue to invest
significant resources in research and development to enhance our internet video
technology and our existing products and services and introduce additional high
quality products and services to attract and retain users. If we are unable to
anticipate user preferences or industry changes, or if we are unable to modify
our products and services on a timely basis, we may lose users and customers.
Our operating results would also suffer if our innovations do not respond to the
needs of our users and customers, or are not appropriately timed with market
opportunities or are not effectively brought to market. As video technology
continues to develop, our competitors may be able to offer video sharing results
that are, or that are perceived to be, substantially similar to or better than
those generated by our video services. This may force us to expend significant
resources in order to remain competitive.
If
we fail to keep up with rapid technological changes, our future success may be
adversely affected due to a loss of customers and reduced ability to attract new
customers.
The
online and telecommunications marketing industries are subject to rapid
technological changes. Our future success will depend on our ability to respond
to rapidly changing technologies, adapt our services to evolving industry
standards and improve the performance and reliability of our services. Our
failure to adapt to such changes could harm our business. New marketing media
could also adversely affect us. For example, the number of people accessing the
internet through devices other than personal computers, including mobile
telephones and hand-held devices, has increased in recent years. If we are slow
to develop products and technologies that are more compatible with those devices
or non-PC communications devices, we may not be successful in capturing a
significant share of this increasingly important market for media and other
services. In addition, the widespread adoption of new internet, networking or
telecommunications technologies or other technological changes could require
substantial expenditures to modify or adapt our products, services or
infrastructure. If we fail to keep up with rapid technological changes to remain
competitive in our rapidly evolving industry, our future success may be
adversely affected.
We
may not be able to prevent others from unauthorized use of our intellectual
property, which could result in a reduction of income and loss of
customers.
We rely
on a combination of copyright, trademark and trade secret laws, as well as
nondisclosure agreements and other methods to protect our intellectual property
rights. The protection of intellectual property rights in China may not be as
effective as those in the United States or other countries. The steps we have
taken may be inadequate to prevent the misappropriation of our technology.
Reverse engineering, unauthorized copying or other misappropriation of our
technologies could enable third parties to benefit from our technologies without
paying us. Moreover, unauthorized use of our technology could enable our
competitors to offer internet videos online, or online advertising services that
are comparable to or better than ours, which could harm our business and
competitive position. From time to time, we may have to enforce our intellectual
property rights through litigation. Such litigation may result in substantial
costs and diversion of resources and management attention.
Online
marketing is a relatively novel concept in China and our business strategy may
prove to be ineffective, resulting in loss of customers and
revenue.
If our
Online Membership Services business segment fails to retain existing customers
or attract new customers for our online marketing services, our business and
growth prospects could be seriously harmed. Our online marketing customers will
not continue to do business with us if their investment does not generate sales
and ultimately consumers, or if we do not deliver their web pages in an
appropriate and effective manner. Our customers may discontinue their business
with us at any time and for any reason as they are not subject to fixed-term
contracts. Failure to retain our existing online marketing customers or attract
new customers for our online marketing services could seriously harm our
business and growth prospects.
Our
reliance on third-party distributors poses operational risks to our
business.
Because
we primarily rely on distributors in providing our Subaye.com VIDEO SHARING
services, our failure to retain key distributors or attract additional
distributors could materially and adversely affect our business.
Online
marketing is at an early stage of development in China and is not as widely
accepted by or available to businesses in China as in the United States. As a
result, we rely heavily on a nationwide distribution network of third-party
distributors for our sales to, and collection of payment from, our VIDEO SHARING
customers. If our distributors do not provide quality services to our VIDEO
SHARING customers or otherwise breach their contracts with our VIDEO SHARING
customers, we may lose customers and our results of operations may be materially
and adversely affected. We do not have long-term agreements with any of our
distributors, including our key distributors, and cannot assure you that we will
continue to maintain favorable relationships with them. Our distribution
arrangements, except for those with our key distributors, are non-exclusive.
Furthermore, some of our distributors also contract with our competitors or
potential competitors and may not renew their distribution agreements with us.
In addition, as new methods for accessing the internet, including the use of
wireless devices, become available, we may need to expand our distribution
network. If we fail to retain our key distributors or attract additional
distributors on terms that are commercially reasonable, our business and results
of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
Our
strategy of acquiring complementary businesses, assets and technologies may fail
which could reduce our ability to compete for customers.
As part
of our business strategy, we have pursued, and intend to continue to pursue,
selective strategic acquisitions of businesses, assets and technologies that
complement our existing business. We may make other acquisitions in the future
if suitable opportunities arise. Acquisitions involve uncertainties and risks,
including:
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and difficulties of integrating acquired businesses and managing a larger
business; and
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Our
failure to address these risks successfully may have a material adverse effect
on our financial condition and results of operations. Any such acquisition may
require a significant amount of capital investment, which would decrease the
amount of cash available for working capital or capital expenditures. In
addition, if we use our equity securities to pay for acquisitions, we may dilute
the value of your shares. If we borrow funds to finance acquisitions, such debt
instruments may contain restrictive covenants that could, among other things,
restrict us from distributing dividends. Such acquisitions may also generate
significant amortization expenses related to intangible assets.
We
may not be able to manage our expanding operations effectively which could
impede our growth.
The
Company was organized on January 6, 1997 and we have expanded our
operations rapidly. We anticipate significant continued expansion of our
business as we address growth in our user-base, customer-base and market
opportunities. To manage the potential growth of our operations and personnel,
we will be required to improve operational and financial systems, procedures and
controls, and expand, train and manage our growing employee base. Furthermore,
our management will be required to maintain and expand our relationships with
other websites, internet companies and other third parties. We cannot assure you
that our current and planned personnel, systems, procedures and controls will be
adequate to support our future operations.
Our
operating results may fluctuate, which makes our results difficult to predict
and could cause our results to fall short of expectations.
Our
operating results may fluctuate as a result of a number of factors, many of
which are outside of our control. For these reasons, comparing our operating
results on a period-to-period basis may not be meaningful, and you should not
rely on our past results as an indication of our future performance. Our
quarterly and annual revenues and costs and expenses as a percentage of our
revenues may be significantly different from our historical or projected rates.
Our operating results in future quarters may fall below expectations. Any of
these events could cause the price of our common stock to fall.
Our user
traffic tends to be seasonal. For example, we generally experience less user
traffic during public holidays in China. In addition, advertising spending in
China has historically been cyclical, reflecting overall economic conditions as
well as budgeting and buying patterns. Our rapid growth has lessened the impact
of the cyclicality and seasonality of our business. As we continue to grow, we
expect that the cyclicality and seasonality in our business may cause our
operating results to fluctuate.
Our
business may be adversely affected by third-party software applications that
interfere with our receipt of information from, and provision of information to,
our users, which may impair our users’ experience, resulting in a loss of
customers.
Our
business may be adversely affected by third-party malicious or unintentional
software applications that make changes to our users’ computers and interfere
with our products and services. These software applications may change our
users’ internet experience by hijacking queries to our websites, altering or
replacing our video play results, or otherwise interfering with our ability to
connect with our users. The interference often occurs without disclosure to or
consent from users, resulting in a negative experience that users may associate
with our websites and the Company itself. These software applications may be
difficult or impossible to remove or disable, may reinstall themselves and may
circumvent other applications’ efforts to block or remove them. The ability to
provide a superior user experience is critical to our success. If our efforts to
combat these software applications are unsuccessful, our reputation may be
harmed. This could result in a decline in user traffic and, consequently, our
revenues.
The
successful operation of our business depends upon the performance and
reliability of the internet infrastructure and fixed telecommunications networks
in China and diminished reliability could result in loss of confidence among our
users which could lead to reduced revenues or loss of customers.
Our
business depends on the performance and reliability of the internet
infrastructure in China. Almost all access to the internet is maintained through
state-owned telecommunication operators under the administrative control and
regulatory supervision of the Ministry of Information Industry of China. In
addition, the national networks in China are connected to the internet through
international gateways controlled by the PRC government. These international
gateways are the only channels through which a domestic user can connect to the
internet. We cannot assure you that a more sophisticated internet infrastructure
will be developed in China. We may not have access to alternative networks in
the event of disruptions, failures or other problems with China’s internet
infrastructure. In addition, the internet infrastructure in China may not
support the demands associated with continued growth in internet
usage.
We
rely on highly skilled personnel and, if we are unable to retain or motivate key
personnel or hire qualified personnel, we may not be able to grow
effectively.
Our
performance and future success depends on the talents and efforts of highly
skilled individuals. We will need to continue to identify, hire, develop,
motivate and retain highly skilled personnel for all areas of our organization.
Competition in our industry for qualified employees is intense. Our continued
ability to compete effectively depends on our ability to attract new employees
and to retain and motivate our existing employees.
As
competition in our industry intensifies, it may be more difficult for us to
hire, motivate and retain highly skilled personnel. If we do not succeed in
attracting additional highly skilled personnel or retaining or motivating our
existing personnel, we may be unable to grow effectively.
If
we are unable to adapt or expand our existing technology infrastructure to
accommodate greater traffic or additional customer requirements, we may lose
customers.
Our
www.mystaru.com website regularly serves a large number of users and customers
and delivers a large number of daily video views. Our technology infrastructure
is highly complex and may not provide satisfactory service in the future,
especially as the number of customers using our web-based services increases. We
may be required to upgrade our technology infrastructure to keep up with the
increasing traffic on our websites, such as increasing the capacity of our
hardware servers and the sophistication of our software. If we fail to adapt our
technology infrastructure to accommodate greater traffic or customer
requirements, our users and customers may become dissatisfied with our services
and switch to our competitors’ websites, which could harm our
business.
If
we fail to detect click-through fraud, we could lose the confidence of our
customers and our revenues could decline.
We are
exposed to the risk of fraudulent clicks on ads posted by individuals seeking to
increase the advertising fees paid to our web publishers when we commence
internet advertising services. Although we have not historically generated
revenues from advertising, we may do so in the future. We may have to refund
revenue that our advertisers have paid to us and that was later attributed to
click-through fraud. Click-through fraud occurs when an individual clicks on an
ad displayed on a website for the sole intent of generating the revenue share
payment to the publisher rather than to view the underlying content. From time
to time it is possible that fraudulent clicks will occur and we would not allow
our advertisers to be charged for such fraudulent clicks. This
would negatively affect the profitability of our online advertising agency
business, and this type of fraudulent act could hurt our brand. If fraudulent
clicks are not detected, the affected advertisers may experience a reduced
return on their investment in our performance-based advertising network, which
could lead the advertisers to become dissatisfied with our online advertising
agency business, and in turn lead to loss of advertisers and the related
revenue. At the moment, we have no specific plans to focus on mitigating this
risk through specific actions but we may need to subscribe to certain applicable
software platforms that detect click-through fraud and possibly work with
consultants to further mitigate this risk. This could adversely affect our
business and our prospects.
Interruption
or failure of our information technology and communications systems could impair
our ability to effectively provide our products and services, which could damage
our reputation and harm our operating results.
Our
ability to provide our products and services depends on the continuing operation
of our information technology and communications systems. Any damage to or
failure of our systems could interrupt our service. Service interruptions could
reduce our revenues and profits, and damage our brand if our system is perceived
to be unreliable. Our systems are vulnerable to damage or interruption as a
result of terrorist attacks, war, earthquakes, floods, fires, power loss,
telecommunications failures, computer viruses, interruptions in access to our
websites through the use of “denial of service” or similar attacks, hacking or
other attempts to harm our systems, and similar events. Our servers, which are
hosted at third-party internet data centers, are also vulnerable to break-ins,
sabotage and vandalism. Some of our systems are not fully redundant, and our
disaster recovery planning does not account for all possible scenarios. The
occurrence of a natural disaster or a closure of an internet data center by a
third-party provider without adequate notice could result in lengthy service
interruptions.
In
October 2006, Subaye.com failed to provide internet video sharing results for
approximately four hours as a result of an error in operations. If we experience
frequent or persistent system failures on our website, our reputation and brand
could be permanently harmed. The steps we plan to take to increase the
reliability and redundancy of our systems are expensive, reduce our operating
margin and may not be successful in reducing the frequency or duration of
service interruptions.
If
our software contains bugs, we could lose the confidence of users, resulting in
loss of customers and a reduction of revenue.
Our
online systems, including our websites, our enterprise video play software and
other software applications and products, could contain undetected errors or
“bugs” that could adversely affect their performance. We regularly update and
enhance our website and our other online systems and introduce new versions of
our software products and applications. The occurrence of errors in any of these
may cause us to lose market share, damage our reputation and brand name, and
materially and adversely affect our business.
Concerns
about the security of electronic commerce transactions and confidentiality of
information on the internet may reduce use of our network and impede our
growth.
A
significant barrier to electronic commerce and communications over the internet
in general has been a public concern over security and privacy, including the
transmission of confidential information. If these concerns are not adequately
addressed, they may inhibit the growth of the internet and other online services
generally, especially as a means of conducting commercial transactions. If a
well-publicized internet breach of security were to occur, general internet
usage could decline, which could reduce traffic to our destination websites and
impede our growth.
We
have limited business insurance coverage and potential liabilities could exceed
our ability to pay them.
The
insurance industry in China is still at an early stage of development. Insurance
companies in China offer limited business insurance products. We do not have any
business liability or disruption insurance coverage for our operations in China.
Any business disruption, litigation or natural disaster may result in our
incurring substantial costs and the diversion of our resources.
Risks
Related to Our Corporate Structure
PRC
laws and regulations governing our businesses and the validity of certain of our
contractual arrangements are uncertain. If we are found to be in violation, we
could be subject to sanctions which could result in significant disruptions to
our operations and/or our ability to generate revenues.
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, or the enforcement and performance of our contractual
arrangements with our vendors and customers. MyStarU.com is considered a foreign
person or foreign enterprise under PRC law. As a result, we are subject to PRC
law limitations on foreign ownership of internet and advertising companies.
These laws and regulations are relatively new and may be subject to change, and
their official interpretation and enforcement may involve substantial
uncertainty. The effectiveness of newly enacted laws, regulations or amendments
may be delayed, resulting in detrimental reliance by foreign investors. New laws
and regulations that affect existing and proposed future businesses may also be
applied retroactively.
PRC laws
currently provide limited guidance as to whether an internet video provider that
provides video result links to domestic news websites is required to obtain an
approval from the State Council News Office. PRC laws also do not provide clear
guidance as to whether an internet video provider that provides links to online
audio/video products is required to obtain an internet culture permit from the
Ministry of Culture or a license for broadcasting audio/video programs from the
State Administration of Radio, Film and Television. If the interpretation of
existing laws and regulations changes or new regulations comes into effect
requiring us to obtain any such licenses, permits or approvals, we cannot assure
you that we may successfully obtain them, and we may need to remove links to
news and audio/video products until we obtain the requisite licenses, permits
and approvals.
The PRC
government has broad discretion in dealing with violations of laws and
regulations, including levying fines, revoking business and other licenses and
requiring actions necessary for compliance. In particular, licenses and permits
issued or granted to us by relevant governmental bodies may be revoked at a
later time by higher regulatory bodies. We cannot predict the effect of the
interpretation of existing or new PRC laws or regulations on our businesses. We
cannot assure you that our current ownership and operating structure would not
be found in violation of any current or future PRC laws or regulations. As a
result, we may be subject to sanctions, including fines, and could be required
to restructure our operations or cease to provide certain services. Any of these
or similar actions could significantly disrupt our business operations or
restrict us from conducting a substantial portion of our business operations,
which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition
and results of operations.
Complexity,
uncertainties and changes in PRC regulation of internet business and companies
could affect our operations, including placing limitations on our ability to own
key assets, such as our websites.
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 uncertainty. As a result, in certain circumstances it may be
difficult to determine what actions or omissions may be deemed to be a violation
of applicable laws and regulations. Issues, risks and uncertainties relating to
PRC government regulation of the internet industry include the
following:
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only have contractual control over our websites. We do not own the
websites due to the restriction of foreign investment in businesses
providing value-added telecommunication services in China, including
online information services.
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There
are uncertainties relating to the regulation of the internet business in
China, including evolving licensing practices, which means that permits,
licenses or operations at some of our companies may be subject to
challenge. This may disrupt our business, or subject us to sanctions,
requirements to increase capital or other conditions or enforcement, or
compromise enforceability of related contractual arrangements, or have
other harmful effects on us.
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PRC government authorities have stated publicly that they are in the
process of promulgating new laws and regulations that will regulate
internet activities. The areas of regulation may include online
advertising, online news displaying, online audio-video program
broadcasting and the provision of culture-related information over the
internet. Other aspects of our online operations may be regulated in the
future. If our operations do not comply with these new regulations at the
time they become effective, we could be subject to
penalties.
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interpretation and application of existing PRC laws, regulations and policies
and possible new laws, regulations or policies 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.
In
order to comply with PRC laws limiting foreign ownership of internet and
advertising businesses, we conduct our ICP (independent content
provider) and online advertising businesses through our PRC-organized
subsidiary. If the PRC government determines that these contractual arrangements
do not comply with applicable regulations, our ability to operate could be
significantly reduced resulting in loss of customers and revenue.
The PRC
government restricts foreign investment in internet and advertising businesses.
Accordingly, we operate our websites and our online advertising business in
China through our PRC-organized subsidiary. Our PRC-organized subsidiary holds
the licenses and approvals necessary to operate our website and our online
advertising business in China. We cannot assure you, however, that we will be
able to enforce these contracts. Although we believe we comply with current PRC
regulations, we cannot assure you that the PRC government would agree that these
operating arrangements comply with PRC licensing, registration or other
regulatory requirements, with existing policies or with requirements or policies
that may be adopted in the future. If the PRC government determines that we do
not comply with applicable law, it could revoke our business and operating
licenses, require us to discontinue or restrict our operations, restrict our
right to collect revenues, block our website, require us to restructure our
operations, impose additional conditions or requirements with which we may not
be able to comply, impose restrictions on our business operations or on our
customers, or take other regulatory or enforcement actions against us that could
be harmful to our business.
Risks
Related to Doing Business in China
If
the internet and, in particular, online marketing are not broadly adopted in
China, our ability to increase revenue and sustain profitability could be
significantly reduced.
The use
of the internet as a marketing channel is at an early stage in China. Internet
and broadband penetration rates in China are both relatively low compared to
those in most developed countries. Many of our current and potential customers
have limited experience with the internet as a marketing channel, and have not
historically devoted a significant portion of their marketing budgets to online
marketing and promotion. As a result, they may not consider the internet
effective in promoting their products and services as compared to traditional
print and broadcast media.
Regulation
and censorship of information disseminated over the internet in China may
disrupt our operations and subject us to liability for information linked to our
websites, resulting in reduced income.
The PRC
government has adopted regulations governing internet access and the
distribution of news and other information over the internet. Under these
regulations, internet content providers and internet publishers are prohibited
from posting or displaying over the internet content that, among other things,
violates PRC laws and regulations, impairs the national dignity of China, or is
reactionary, obscene, superstitious, fraudulent or defamatory. Failure to comply
with these requirements may result in the revocation of licenses to provide
internet content and other licenses and the closure of the concerned websites.
In the past, failure to comply with such requirements has resulted in the
closure of certain websites. The website operator may also be held liable for
such censored information displayed on or linked to the website.
In
addition, the Ministry of Information Industry has published regulations that
subject website operators to potential liability for content displayed on their
websites and the actions of users and others using their systems, including
liability for violations of PRC laws prohibiting the dissemination of content
deemed to be socially destabilizing. The Ministry of Public Security has the
authority to order any local internet service provider to block any internet
website at its sole discretion. From time to time, the Ministry of Public
Security has stopped the dissemination over the internet of information which it
believes to be socially destabilizing. The State Secrecy Bureau is also
authorized to block any website it deems to be leaking State secrets or failing
to meet the relevant regulations relating to the protection of State secrets in
the dissemination of online information.
Although
we attempt to monitor the content in our video sharing results and on our
Subaye.com VIDEO UPLOADER, we are not able to control or restrict the content of
other internet content providers linked to or accessible through our websites,
or content generated or placed on our VIDEO UPLOADER by our users. To the extent
that PRC regulatory authorities find any content displayed on our websites
objectionable, they may require us to limit or eliminate the dissemination of
such information on our websites, which may reduce our user traffic and have an
adverse effect on our business. In addition, we may be subject to penalties for
violations of those regulations arising from information displayed on or linked
to our websites, including a suspension or shutdown of our online
operations.
PRC
government authorities may deem certain third-party websites unlawful and could
require us to remove links to such websites, which may reduce our user traffic
and reduce revenues.
The
internet industry in China, including the operation of online activities, is
extensively regulated by the PRC government. Various PRC government authorities,
such as the State Council, the Ministry of Information Industry, the State
Administration for Industry and Commerce, the State Press and Publication
Administration and the Ministry of Public Security are empowered to issue and
implement regulations governing various aspects of the internet and online
activities. Substantial uncertainties exist regarding the potential impact of
current and future PRC laws and regulations on internet video providers. We are
not able to control or restrict the operation of third-party websites linked to
or accessible through our website. If third-party websites linked to or
accessible through our websites operate unlawful activities such as online
gambling on their websites, PRC regulatory authorities may require us to remove
the links to such websites or suspend or shut down the operation of such
websites. This in turn may reduce our user traffic and adversely affect our
business. In addition, we may be subject to potential liabilities for providing
links to third-party websites that operate unlawful activities.
Intensified
government regulation of internet cafes could restrict our ability to maintain
or increase user traffic to our website.
In April
2001, the PRC government began tightening its regulation of internet cafes. In
particular, a large number of unlicensed internet cafes have been closed. In
addition, the PRC government has imposed higher capital and facility
requirements for the establishment of internet cafes. Furthermore, the PRC
government’s policy, which encourages the development of a limited number of
national and regional internet cafe chains and discourages the establishment of
independent internet cafes, may slow down the growth of internet cafes.
Recently, the Ministry of Culture, together with other government authorities,
issued a joint notice suspending the issuance of new internet cafe licenses. It
is unclear when this suspension will be lifted. So long as internet cafes are
one of the primary venues for our users to access our website, any reduction in
the number, or any slowdown in the growth, of internet cafes in China could
limit our ability to maintain or increase user traffic to our
website.
If
PRC law were to phase out the preferential tax benefits currently being extended
to foreign invested enterprises and “new or high-technology enterprises” located
in a high-tech zone, we would have to pay more taxes, which could result in
reduced income.
Under PRC
laws and regulations, a foreign invested enterprise may enjoy preferential tax
benefits if it is registered in a high-tech zone and also qualifies as a “new or
high-technology enterprise” or a “software developer enterprise.” If the PRC law
were to phase out preferential tax benefits currently granted to “new or
high-technology enterprises” and technology consulting services, we would be
subject to the standard statutory tax rate, which currently is 33%, and we would
be unable to obtain business tax refunds for our provision of technology
consulting services. Loss of these preferential tax treatments could have a
material and adverse effect on our financial condition and results of
operations.
Governmental
control of currency conversion may affect the value of your
investment.
The PRC
government imposes controls on the convertibility of RMB into foreign currencies
and, in certain cases, the remittance of currency out of China. We receive
substantially all of our revenues in RMB. Under our current structure, our cash
receipts are primarily derived from cash transfers from our PRC subsidiaries.
Shortages in the availability of foreign currency may restrict the ability of
our PRC subsidiaries and our affiliated entities to remit sufficient foreign
currency to pay cash or other payments to us, or otherwise satisfy their foreign
currency denominated obligations. Under existing PRC foreign exchange
regulations, payments of current account items, including profit distributions,
interest payments and expenditures from trade-related transactions, can be made
in foreign currencies without prior approval from the PRC State Administration
of Foreign Exchange by complying with certain procedural requirements. However,
approval from appropriate government authorities is required where RMB is to be
converted into foreign currency and remitted out of China to pay capital
expenses such as the repayment of bank loans denominated in foreign currencies.
The PRC government may also at its discretion restrict access in the future to
foreign currencies for current account transactions. If the foreign exchange
control system prevents us from obtaining sufficient foreign currency to satisfy
our currency demands, we may not be able to pay dividends in foreign currencies
to our shareholders, including holders of our Common Stock.
Recent
PRC regulations relating to acquisitions of PRC companies by foreign entities
may create regulatory uncertainties that could limit our PRC subsidiaries’
ability to distribute dividends or otherwise adversely affect the implementation
of our acquisition strategy.
The PRC
State Administration of Foreign Exchange, or SAFE, issued a public notice in
January 2005 concerning foreign exchange regulations on mergers and acquisitions
in China. The public notice states that if an offshore company intends to
acquire a PRC company, such acquisition will be subject to strict examination by
the relevant foreign exchange authorities. The public notice also states that
the approval of the relevant foreign exchange authorities is required for any
sale or transfer by the PRC residents of a PRC company’s assets or equity
interests to foreign entities, such as us, for equity interests or assets of the
foreign entities.
In April 2005, SAFE issued another public
notice clarifying the January notice. In accordance with the April notice, if an
acquisition of a PRC company by an offshore company controlled by PRC residents
had been confirmed by a Foreign Investment Enterprise Certificate prior to the
issuance of the January notice, each of the PRC residents is required to submit
a registration form to the local SAFE branch to register his or her respective
ownership interests in the offshore company. The SAFE notices do not specify the
timeframe during which such registration must be completed. The PRC resident
must also amend such registration form if there is a material event affecting
the offshore company, such as, among other things, a change to share capital, a
transfer of stock, or if such company is involved in a merger and an acquisition
or a spin-off transaction or uses its assets in China to guarantee offshore
obligations. We have notified our shareholders who are PRC residents to register
with the local SAFE branch as required under the SAFE notices. However, we
cannot provide any assurances that all of our shareholders who are PRC residents
will comply with our request to make or obtain any applicable registrations or
approvals required by these SAFE notices. The failure or inability of our PRC
resident shareholders to comply with the registration procedures set forth
therein may subject us to fines and legal sanctions, restrict our cross-border
investment activities, or limit our PRC subsidiaries’ ability to distribute
dividends to our company.
As it is
uncertain how the SAFE notices will be interpreted or implemented, we cannot
predict how these regulations will affect our business operations or future
strategy. For example, we may be subject to 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 results of operations and financial condition. In addition, if we
decide to acquire a PRC 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 SAFE
notices. This may restrict our ability to implement our acquisition strategy and
could adversely affect our business and prospects.
Fluctuation
in the value of RMB may have a material adverse effect on your
investment.
The value
of RMB against the U.S. dollar and other currencies may fluctuate and is
affected by, among other things, changes in political and economic conditions.
On July 21, 2005, the PRC government changed its decade-old policy of pegging
the value of the RMB to the U.S. dollar. Under the new policy, the RMB is
permitted to fluctuate within a narrow and managed band against a basket of
certain foreign currencies. While the international reaction to the RMB
revaluation has generally been positive, there remains significant international
pressure on the PRC government to adopt an even more flexible currency policy,
which could result in a further and more significant appreciation of the RMB
against the U.S. dollar. Our revenues and costs are mostly denominated in RMB,
while a significant portion of our financial assets are denominated in U.S.
dollars. We rely entirely on dividends and other fees paid to us by our
subsidiaries and affiliated entity in China. Any significant revaluation of RMB
may materially and adversely affect our cash flows, revenues, earnings and
financial position, and the value of, and any dividends payable on, our stock in
U.S. dollars. For example, an appreciation of RMB against the U.S. dollar would
make any new RMB denominated investment or expenditure more costly to us, to the
extent that we need to convert U.S. dollars into RMB for such purposes. An
appreciation of RMB against the U.S. dollar would also result in foreign
currency translation losses for financial reporting purposes when we translate
our RMB denominated financial assets into U.S. Dollars, as the U.S. Dollar is
our reporting currency.
Risks
Related to Our Stock Being Publicly Traded
Our
stock price may be volatile.
We cannot
predict the extent to which a trading market will develop for our common stock
or how liquid that market might become. The trading price of our common stock is
expected to be highly volatile as well as subject to wide fluctuations in price
in response to various factors, some of which are beyond our control. These
factors include:
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variations in our results of operations or those of our
competitors.
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Announcements
by us or our competitors of acquisitions, new products, significant
contracts, commercial relationships or capital
commitments.
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ability to develop and market new and enhanced products on a timely
basis.
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in governmental regulations or in the status of our regulatory
approvals.
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in earnings estimates or recommendations by securities
analysts.
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General
economic conditions and slow or negative growth of related
markets.
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In
addition, the stock market in general, and the market for technology companies
in particular, have experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have
often been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of those
companies. These broad market and industry factors may seriously harm the market
price of our Common Stock, regardless of our actual operating performance. In
addition, in the past, following periods of volatility in the overall market and
the market price of a company’s securities, securities class action litigation
has often been instituted against these companies. Such litigation, if
instituted against us, could result in substantial costs and a diversion of our
management’s attention and resources.
You
may experience substantial dilution if we raise funds through the issuance of
additional equity and/or convertible securities.
We are
likely to engage in equity financing in the future in order to raise funds for
working capital, financing expansion efforts and/or investing in research and
development. Such financing may result in a substantial dilution of your equity
stake in our company.
The
Company has an operating lease for its headquarters in Foshan City, People’s
Republic of China. The office has a gross area of approximately 4,010
square feet, for a term of 36 months from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011 in
the amount of $173,232 or $4,812 on a monthly basis.
Item 3. Legal
Proceedings.
As of the
date of this filing, the Company is not a party to any legal proceeding that
could reasonably be expected to have a material impact on our operations or
finances.
PART
II
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common
Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity
Securities.
Market
Information.
Our
common stock is currently traded on a limited basis on the OTCBB in the United
States of America under the symbol “MYST.OB.” The quotation of our common stock
on the OTCBB does not assure that a meaningful, consistent and liquid trading
market currently exists. We cannot predict whether a more active market for our
common stock will develop in the future. In the absence of an active trading
market:
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lack of visibility of our common stock may have a depressive effect on the
market price for our common stock.
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The
reported high and low sale prices for the common stock are shown below for the
periods indicated. The prices reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail
mark-up, markdown or commissions, and may not always represent actual
transactions. As of September 30, 2008, we had approximately 195 stockholders of
record. We anticipate many more shares are held in “street name” whereby our
transfer agent does not have a record the individual or entity who holds the
stock certificates.
Period
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0.43 |
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0.16 |
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Quarter
ended March 31, 2007
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0.45 |
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0.27 |
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Quarter
ended June 30, 2007
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0.35 |
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0.17 |
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Quarter
ended September 30, 2007
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$ |
0.19 |
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0.12 |
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ended December 31, 2007
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0.60 |
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0.13 |
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ended March, 2008
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0.32 |
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0.12 |
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0.20 |
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0.12 |
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0.14 |
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0.08 |
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On
September 30, 2008, MYST was quoted at $0.08 per share.
Dividends.
There are
no present material restrictions that limit the ability of the Company to pay
dividends on common stock or that are likely to do so in the future. The Company
has not paid any dividends with respect to its common stock, and does not intend
to pay dividends in the foreseeable future.
Our common stock may be subject to
the “penny stock” rules as promulgated under the Exchange
Act.
In the
event that no exclusion from the definition of “penny stock” under the Exchange
Act is available, then any broker engaging in a transaction in our common stock
will be required to provide its customers with a risk disclosure document,
disclosure of market quotations, if any, disclosure of the compensation of the
broker-dealer and its sales person in the transaction, and monthly account
statements showing the market values of our securities held in the customer’s
accounts. The bid and offer quotation and compensation information must be
provided prior to effecting the transaction and must be contained on the
customer’s confirmation of sale. Certain brokers are less willing to engage in
transactions involving “penny stocks” as a result of the additional disclosure
requirements described above, which may make it more difficult for holders of
our common stock to dispose of their shares.
Future Sales of Large Amounts of
Common Stock Could Adversely Affect the Market Price of Our Common
Stock and Our Ability to Raise Capital.
Future
sales of our common stock by existing stockholders pursuant to Rule 144 under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or following the
exercise of future option grants, could adversely affect the market price of our
common stock. Our directors and executive officers and their family members are
not under lockup letters or other forms of restriction on the sale of their
common stock. The issuance of any or all of these additional shares upon
exercise of options will dilute the voting power of our current stockholders on
corporate matters and, as a result, may cause the market price of our common
stock to decrease. Further, sales of a large number of shares of common stock in
the public market could adversely affect the market price of the common stock
and could materially impair our future ability to generate funds through sales
of common stock or other equity securities.
Recent Sales of Unregistered
Securities.
On March
8, 2008, MYST sold 5,000,000 shares of common stock to ZeStock Holdings Ltd. at
$0.12 a share for $600,000. The securities were issued in reliance on an
exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and all securities are “restricted
securities” within the meaning under the Securities Act.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
SPECIAL
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This
periodic report contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the
financial condition, results of operations, business strategies, operating
efficiencies or synergies, competitive positions, growth opportunities for
existing products, plans and objectives of management. Statements in this
periodic report that are not historical facts are hereby identified as
“forward-looking statements” for the purpose of the safe harbor provided by
Section 21E of the Exchange Act and Section 27A of the Securities Act.
Prospective shareholders should understand that several factors govern whether
any forward-looking statement contained herein will be or can be achieved. Any
one of those factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those
projected herein. These forward-looking statements include plans and objectives
of management for future operations, including plans and objectives relating to
the products and the future economic performance of the Company. Assumptions
relating to the foregoing involve judgments with respect to, among other things,
future economic, competitive and market conditions, future business decisions,
and the time and money required to successfully complete development projects,
all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which
are beyond the control of the Company. Although we believe that the assumptions
underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any
of those assumptions could prove inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no
assurance that the results contemplated in any of the forward-looking statements
contained herein will be realized. Based on actual experience and business
development, the Company may alter its marketing, capital expenditure plans or
other budgets, which may in turn affect the results of operations. In light of
the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements
included herein, the inclusion of any such statement should not be regarded as a
representation by the Company or any other person that the objectives or plans
of the Company will be achieved.
Results
of Operations
Income
Statement Items
The
following table summarizes the results of our operations during the twelve
months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 and provides information regarding the
dollar and percentage increase or (decrease) from the current fiscal year to the
prior fiscal year:
Years
Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007
|
|
9/30/2008
|
|
|
9/30/2007
|
|
|
Increase
(Decrease )
|
|
|
Percentage
Increase
(Decrease )
|
|
Revenues
|
|
$ |
29,171,642 |
|
|
$ |
21,554,811 |
|
|
$ |
7,616,831 |
|
|
|
35 |
% |
Cost of Sales
|
|
|
20,219,600 |
|
|
|
18,219,172 |
|
|
|
2,000,428 |
|
|
|
11 |
% |
Gross
Profit
|
|
|
8,952,042 |
|
|
|
3,335,639 |
|
|
|
5,616,403 |
|
|
|
168 |
% |
Operating
Expenses
|
|
|
3,971,996 |
|
|
|
7,846,812 |
|
|
|
(3,874,816 |
) |
|
|
(49 |
)% |
Other
Income
|
|
|
494 |
|
|
|
63,478 |
|
|
|
(62,984 |
) |
|
|
(99 |
)% |
Income
(Loss) From Continuing Operations
|
|
$ |
4,980,540 |
|
|
$ |
(4,447,695 |
) |
|
$ |
9,428,235 |
|
|
|
212 |
% |
Income
Taxes
|
|
|
(5,758 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(5,758 |
) |
|
|
(100 |
)% |
Minority
Interest in Income of Subsidiary
|
|
|
(1,194,367 |
) |
|
|
(542,292 |
) |
|
|
(652,075 |
) |
|
|
(120 |
)% |
Net
Income (Loss)
|
|
|
3,780,415 |
|
|
|
(4,989,987 |
) |
|
|
8,770,402 |
|
|
|
176 |
% |
Other
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
|
|
|
37,267 |
|
|
|
(7,263 |
) |
|
|
44,530 |
|
|
|
613 |
% |
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
|
|
|
3,817,682 |
|
|
|
(4,997,250 |
) |
|
|
8,814,932 |
|
|
|
176 |
% |
Earnings per Common Share
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
Basic
|
|
$ |
0.02 |
|
|
$ |
(0.04 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
Fully Diluted
|
|
$ |
0.02 |
|
|
$ |
(0.04 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
Average Common Share Outstanding
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
Basic
|
|
|
153,240,531 |
|
|
|
116,331,014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
Fully Diluted
|
|
|
153,240,531 |
|
|
|
116,331,014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues
increased by $7,616,831:
Revenues
were $29,171,642 for the year ended September 30, 2008 compared to $21,554,811
for the year ended September 30, 2007. The increase of $7,616,831 is due
primarily to the Company’s growth in its online membership services business
segment and investments in its entertainment art productions business
segment. For the years ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, the Company
recorded revenues of approximately $7.7 million and $4.3 million, respectively,
for its online membership services business segment, all of which was derived
from the www.subaye.com website. For the years ended September 30,
2008 and 2007, the Company recorded approximately $6.9 million and $3.9 million
in revenues, respectively, for the Company's investments in entertainment arts
business segment. The Company's licensing and outright sales of its
entertainment assets, namely copyrights, continued according to management's
plans. During the year ended September 30, 2008, MYST sold copyrights
to 1 motion picture for approximately $860,000, 1 copyright for television
rights for approximately $308,000 and copyrights to 12 internet broadcasts for
$1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, during the year ended
September 30, 2008, a total of $1.6 million and $1.34 million was recorded for
"master franchise licenses" sales and "end user licenses,"
respectively. Additionally, the Company recorded revenue from
internet broadcast "playing fees" and related revenue sharing arrangements of
approximately $660,000 for the year ended September 30, 2008. During the year
ended September 30, 2007, MYST sold copyrights to 2 motion pictures for $2.2
million. Additionally, during the year ended September 30, 2007, a total of
$800,000 was recorded for "master franchise licenses" sales. The
revenues for the importing and exporting business segment continued to steadily
increase and were approximately $12.5 million in 2008 versus revenues of
approximately $11.4 million in 2007. The Company expects the importing and
exporting business to expand significantly in the coming years due to current
contracts and various significant potential contracts the Company is expecting
to negotiate in the near future. The Company’s revenues for the years
ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 from the software sales business segment were
approximately $1.8 million and $1.9 million, respectively. The
Company is committed to its software sales business segment and is in the
process of formalizing new business plans which will utilize the Company’s
software platforms to enhance the user’s experiences on the Company’s various
websites.
Costs
of Sales increased by $2,000,428:
Costs of
sales were $20,219,600 for the year ended September 30, 2008 compared to
$18,219,172 for the year ended September 30, 2007. Amortization of the Company's
websites which was included in costs of sales for the years ended September 30,
2008 and 2007 totaled $2.7 million and $1.9 million,
respectively. Amortization of the Company's computer software which
was included in costs of sales for the years ended September 30, 2008 and 2007
totaled $1.7 million and $0, respectively. Amortization of the
Company's copyrights which was included in costs of sales for the years ended
September 30, 2008 and 2007 totaled $50,045 and $995,875, respectively. The
costs of sales recorded upon the sale of copyright licenses totaled for the
years ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 totaled approximately $2.9 million and
approximately $922,000, respectively. The costs of sales for the
importing and exporting business segment continued to steadily increase as
revenues increased and were approximately $12.2 million in 2008 versus
approximately $11.2 million in 2007.
Operating
expenses decreased by $3,874,816:
For the
year ended September 30, 2008, we incurred operating expenses of $3,971,996 as
compared to $7,846,812 for the year ended September 30, 2007. Stock-based
compensation expense decreased $1,816,675 for the years ended September 30, 2008
versus September 30, 2007 due to a decrease in its 2008 issuances of stock to
consultants and employees versus 2007, when much of the Company’s stock based
compensation was incurred. Selling, general and administrative expenses
decreased from approximately $2.0 million for the year ended September 30, 2007
to approximately $923,000 for the year ended September 30, 2008. The
Company cut costs aggressively during the year ended September 30, 2008 and was
able to take advantage of a contracted labor pool which was much less expensive
than the Company's previous employee base. The Company recorded an
impairment loss on the value of its copyrights during the years ended September
30, 2008 and 2007 of $0 and 1.3 million, respectively.
Other
income decreased by $62,984:
Other
income was $494 for year ended September 30, 2008 compared to $63,478 for the
year ended September 30, 2007. For the year ended September 30, 2007 the Company
had a significant gain on the disposal of motor vehicles. For the
year ended September 30, 2008, the Company had a lower cash balances throughout
the year and earned only a minimal amount of interest income.
Net
income (loss) increased by $8,770,402:
The
Company generated net income of $3,780,415 for the year ended September 30, 2008
as compared to a loss of $4,989,997 for the year ended September 30, 2007 as a
result of the successful decrease in operating costs and also the substantial
growth of the online membership services and investments in entertainment arts
business segments.
Corporate
tax
The
Company accounts for income taxes under Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (“SFAS 109”). SFAS 109 requires
the recognition of deferred income tax liabilities and assets for the expected
future tax consequences of temporary differences between the income tax basis
and the financial reporting basis of assets and liabilities. Provisions for
income taxes consist of taxes currently due plus deferred taxes.
In July
2006, the Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) issued FASB
Interpretation No. 48,
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an interpretation of FASB Statement
No. 109 (“FIN 48”), which clarifies the accounting for
uncertainty in tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a return. FIN 48
provides guidance on the measurement, recognition, classification and disclosure
of tax positions, along with accounting for the related interest and penalties.
FIN 48 became effective as of January 1, 2007 and had no impact on the Company’s
consolidated financial statements.
The
charge for taxation is based on the results for the year as adjusted for items,
which are non-assessable or disallowed. It is calculated using tax rates that
have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet
date.
Deferred
tax is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method in respect of
temporary differences arising from differences between the carrying amount of
assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax
basis used in the computation of assessable tax profit. In principle, deferred
tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary differences, and
deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probably that
taxable profit will be available against which deductible temporary differences
can be utilized.
Deferred
tax is calculated using tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when
the asset is realized or the liability is settled. Deferred tax is charged or
credited in the income statement, except when it is related to items credited or
charged directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in
equity.
Deferred
tax assets and liabilities are offset when they related to income taxes levied
by the same taxation authority and the Company intends to settle its current tax
assets and liabilities on a net basis.
United
States of America
Since the
Company had no operations within the United States, there is no provision for
United States taxes and there are no deferred tax amounts as of September 30,
2008 and 2007, respectively.
Delaware
The
Company is incorporated in Delaware but does not conduct business in Delaware.
Therefore, the Company is not subject to state corporate income tax.
However, the Company does have to pay Franchise Tax to the Delaware Department
of State. Regardless of where the Company conducts business, it must file
an Annual Franchise Tax Report and pay Franchise Tax for the privilege of
incorporating in Delaware. The minimum Franchise Tax is $35 with a maximum of
$165,000. The Company has not filed its Franchise Tax Return for 2008 or 2007 as
of the date hereof, but anticipates its Franchise Tax owed to Delaware will be
approximately $500 for the years ended September 30, 2008 and 2007,
respectively.
British
Virgin Islands
3G
Dynasty and Subaye IIP are incorporated in the British Virgin Islands and, under
the current laws of the British Virgin Islands, are not subject to income
taxes.
Hong
Kong
MyStarU
Ltd. and Media Group International Ltd. are incorporated in Hong Kong and are
subject to Hong Kong taxation on its activities conducted in Hong Kong and
income arising in or derived from Hong Kong. No provision for Hong Kong profits
tax has been made as these subsidiaries incurred losses during the years ended
September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The applicable Hong Kong statutory
tax rate for the years ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 is 17.5%.
People’s
Republic of China
The
Company is governed by the Income Tax Law of the People’s Republic of China
concerning Foreign Investment Enterprises and Foreign Enterprises and various
local income tax laws (“the Income Tax Laws”). Under the Income Tax Laws,
foreign investment enterprises (“FIE”) are generally subject to an income tax at
an effective rate of 25% on income as reported in their statutory financial
statements after appropriate tax adjustments unless the enterprise is located in
specially designated regions of cities for which more favorable effective tax
rates apply. Upon approval by the PRC tax authorities, FIEs scheduled to operate
for a period of 10 years or more and that are engaged in manufacturing and
production may be exempt from income taxes for two years, commencing with their
first profitable year of operations, after taking into account any losses
brought forward from prior years, and thereafter with a 50% exemption for the
next three years.
No
provision for Enterprise income tax in the PRC had been made for the years ended
September 30, 2008 and 2007 due to the fact that the Company is exempt from PRC
tax based on the statutory provisions granting a tax holiday for a two year
period, as stated above, for the years ended September 30, 2008 and
2007.
On
January 1, 2008, the new Enterprise Income Tax (“EIT”) law replaced the prior
laws for Domestic Enterprises (“DES”) and Foreign Invested Enterprises
(“FIEs”).The key changes in the new law are:
|
a.
|
The
new standard EIT rate of 25% replaced the 33% rate that had been
applicable to both DES and FIEs, except for High Tech companies who pay a
reduced rate of 15%. The Company believes it qualifies as a “High Tech
Company.”
|
|
b.
|
Companies
established before March 16, 2007 will continue to enjoy tax holiday
treatment approved by local government for a grace period of five years or
until the tax holiday term is completed, whichever is
sooner.
|
The
Company and its subsidiaries were all established before March 16, 2007 and are
therefore is qualified to continue enjoying the reduced tax rate as described
above through the year ended September 30, 2010.
The
following table reconciles the statutory rates to the Company’s effective tax
rate for the years ended September 30, 2008 and 2007:
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
U.S.
Statutory rates
|
|
|
35.0 |
% |
|
|
35.0 |
% |
Foreign
income
|
|
|
(35.0 |
) |
|
|
(35.0 |
) |
China
tax rates
|
|
|
25.0 |
|
|
|
33.0 |
|
China
income tax exemption
|
|
|
(25.0 |
) |
|
|
(33.0 |
) |
Effective
income tax rates
|
|
|
0.0 |
% |
|
|
0.0 |
% |
Value Added
Tax
Enterprises
or individuals who sell products, engage in repair and maintenance, or import
and export goods in the PRC are subject to a value added tax in accordance with
Chinese laws. The value added tax rate applicable to the Company is 6% of the
gross sales price. No credit is available for VAT paid on the
purchases.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
We
believe that our currently-available working capital, after receiving the
aggregate proceeds of our capital raising activities in the fourth quarter of
fiscal year 2008 and collection of our accounts receivable, should be adequate
to sustain our operations at least through the end of fiscal year
2009.
As of
September 30, 2008, we had a cash balance of $302,632, consisting of money held
in PRC and Hong Kong banks and cash in hand. We currently have no cash positions
in the United States of America. We have been funding our operations through
receipts from customers and equity-based financing such as the sale of our
common stock.
Management
has invested substantial time evaluating and considering numerous proposals for
possible investments, acquisitions or business combinations, either sought out
by management or presented to management by investment professionals, the
Company’s advisers and others. We continue to consider acquisitions, business
combinations, or start up proposals, which could be advantageous to our
shareholders. No assurance can be given that any such project, acquisition or
combination will be concluded, or that all these actions will be approved by our
Board of Directors.
Net
cash provided by operations for the year ended September 30, 2008 was
$2,768,702. In the future, we may use cash in our operations due to the
continuing implementation of our business model and increased expenses from
costs associated with being a public company.
Net cash
used in investing activities for the year ended September 30, 2008 was
$5,700,132. The Company invested $5,269,231 in computer equipment and computer
software for the online membership services business segment in
2008.
Net cash
provided by financing activities for the year ended September 30, 2008 was
$2,043,434. It represented the issuance of 5,000,000 shares of the
Company's common stock for $600,000. Additionally, for $400,000, the
Company's subsidiary, Subaye.com, issued 100,000 shares of Subaye.com common
stock and warrants to purchase an additional 500,000 shares of Subaye.com common
stock at $4.00 per share, expiring on July 7, 2013.
Our
future growth is dependent on our ability to raise capital for expansion, and to
seek additional revenue sources. If we decide to pursue any acquisition
opportunities or other expansion opportunities, we may need to raise additional
capital, although there can be no assurances that such capital-raising
activities would be successful.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
We have
no off-balance sheet arrangements that will have a current or future effect on
our financial condition and changes in financial condition in 2008 or
2009.
Protection
of Intellectual Property
The
Company currently holds approximately $13,000,000 in copyrights covering
programming rights for movies, internet broadcasts, DVDs and television
programming. We cannot guarantee that if a competitor or anyone else were to
commence litigation against us, we would be able to adequately defend our
position and retain ownership and value in the intellectual
property.
Capital
Requirements
In 2008
and 2007, the Company raised significant sources of financing by issuing equity
securities, namely the Company’s common stock. We may not be able to continue to
find adequate sources of financing. Certain business segments in which we have
committed to expanding operations, namely the “Investments in Entertainment
Arts” business segment, involve very significant capital
requirements.
Impact
of Inflation
We
believe that inflation has had a negligible effect on operations during the
years ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively We believe that we can
offset inflationary increases in the cost of sales by increasing sales and
improving operating efficiencies.
Trends,
Events, and Uncertainties
The
present demand for our products will be dependent on, among other things, market
acceptance of the Company’s concept, the quality of its products, and general
economic conditions which are cyclical in nature. The Company’s business
operations may be adversely affected by increased competition and prolonged
recessionary periods in the PRC.
Dividends
We do not
expect to pay dividends for the foreseeable future. As a result, you
could lose your entire investment in the Company.
Table
of Contractual Obligations
The
following is a table outlining the Company’s actual and projected significant
contractual obligations as of September 30, 2008.
|
|
For the Years Ended September 30,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Operating
Lease Obligations (1)
|
|
$ |
57,744 |
|
|
$ |
57,744 |
|
|
$ |
43,308 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
158,796 |
|
Purchase
Obligations - China Netcom (2)
|
|
$ |
variable |
|
|
$ |
variable |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
variable |
|
Purchase
Obligations - FRT (3)
|
|
$ |
49,600 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
49,600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
107,344 |
|
|
$ |
57,744 |
|
|
$ |
43,308 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
208,396 |
|
(1)
|
The
Company has a lease agreement to utilize office space at 6 North Twelfth
Road, Country Garden, Shunde District, Foshan City, Guangdong, China
528312 for approximately $4,812 per month through June 30,
2011.
|
(2)
|
The
Company has an ongoing contractual obligation which renews annually upon
approval from both parties on May 30 of each year to China Netcom ("CN")
whereby the Company is liable to pay CN monthly compensation equal to
forty percent (40%) of the Subaye.com's membership revenues derived from
www.subaye.com, for ensuring that the Company's webhosting and internet
connections operate without
interruption.
|
(3)
|
The
Company has an ongoing contractual obligation which renews annually upon
approval from both parties on May 26 of each year to FRT whereby
Subaye.com is liable to pay FRT monthly compensation equal to $6,200 for
ensuring the Company's computer networking, servers and internet
connections operate without
interruption.
|
Item 8. Financial Statements and
Supplementary Data.
MYSTARU.COM,
INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
Page
|
Report
of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
|
|
F1
|
Consolidated
Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2008 and 2007
|
|
F2
|
Consolidated
Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the Years
Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007
|
|
F3
|
Consolidated
Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Years Ended September 30, 2008
and 2007
|
|
F4
|
Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended September 30, 2008 and
2007
|
|
F5
|
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements for the Years Ended September 30,
2008 and 2007
|
|
F6-F27
|
Report
of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the
Board of Directors and Stockholders of
MyStarU.com,
Inc.
We have
audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of MyStarU.com, Inc. and
Subsidiaries as of September 30, 2008 and 2007, and the related consolidated
statements of operations and comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and
cash flows for the years ended September 30, 2008 and 2007. These consolidated
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We
conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not
required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal
control over financial reporting. Our audit includes consideration of internal
control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that
are appropriate in the circumstance, but not for expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the
overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our
opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of MyStarU.com,
Inc. and Subsidiaries as of September 30, 2008 and 2007, and the results of its
consolidated operations and comprehensive income, stockholders' equity, and its
cash flows for the years ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
/s/ DNTW
Chartered Accountants, LLP
Licensed Public
Accountants
Markham,
Ontario, Canada
January
12, 2009
MYSTARU.COM,
INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEETS
AS
OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND 2007
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
|
|
$ |
302,632 |
|
|
$ |
1,150,422 |
|
Accounts
Receivable, Net of Allowances for Doubtful Accounts of $30,767 (2007:
$413,036) (Note 3)
|
|
|
10,387,036 |
|
|
|
7,982,668 |
|
Accounts
Receivable, Related Party (Note 11)
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
1,107,359 |
|
Inventory
|
|
|
126,256 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Prepaid
Expenses
|
|
|
2,265,078 |
|
|
|
1,778,966 |
|
Other
Current Assets
|
|
|
623,567 |
|
|
|
598,588 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
Current Assets
|
|
|
13,704,569 |
|
|
|
12,618,003 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property,
Plant & Equipment, Net
|
|
|
10,301,602 |
|
|
|
8,376,420 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill
and Intangible Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Copyrights,
net of accumulated amortization of $1,550,443 (2007: $2,534,178) (Notes 5
and 6)
|
|
|
13,118,866 |
|
|
|
6,262,456 |
|
Goodwill
(Notes 4 and 6)
|
|
|
557,224 |
|
|
|
354,615 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
|
|
|
13,676,090 |
|
|
|
6,617,071 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
ASSETS
|
|
$ |
37,682,261 |
|
|
$ |
27,611,494 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES
& STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts
Payable
|
|
$ |
4,422,172 |
|
|
$ |
3,435,530 |
|
Accrued
Liabilities
|
|
|
545,396 |
|
|
|
257,712 |
|
Short
Term Debt (Note 14)
|
|
|
1,043,424 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
Current Liabilities
|
|
|
6,010,992 |
|
|
|
3,693,242 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
Liabilities
|
|
|
6,010,992 |
|
|
|
3,693,242 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority
Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries (Note 12)
|
|
|
7,138,608 |
|
|
|
3,801,642 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitment
and Contingencies (See Note 13)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders’
Equity (Note 9)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred
stock, $0.001 par value, authorized: 50,000,000 shares, zero shares issued
and outstanding at September 30, 2008 and 2007,
respectively
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Common
stock, $0.001 par value, authorized: 300,000,000 shares, 156,014,316 and
146,288,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2008 and 2007,
respectively
|
|
|
156,014 |
|
|
|
146,288 |
|
Additional
Paid in Capital
|
|
|
24,301,719 |
|
|
|
22,905,224 |
|
Shares
to be Issued
|
|
|
350 |
|
|
|
2,065 |
|
Deferred
Stock-Based Compensation
|
|
|
(1,285,362
|
) |
|
|
(479,225
|
) |
Accumulated
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
|
|
|
30,251 |
|
|
|
(7,016
|
) |
Retained
Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
|
|
|
1,329,689 |
|
|
|
(2,450,726
|
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
Stockholders’ Equity
|
|
|
24,532,661 |
|
|
|
20,116,610 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
Liabilities & Stockholders’ Equity
|
|
$ |
37,682,261 |
|
|
$ |
27,611,494 |
|
See accompanying notes to
the financial statements.
MYSTARU.COM,
INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND 2007
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
Revenues
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Licensing
and Royalty Revenues
|
|
$ |
6,878,649 |
|
|
$ |
3,908,086 |
|
Online
Membership Services
|
|
|
7,680,017 |
|
|
|
4,310,030 |
|
Import
and Export Sales
|
|
|
12,485,833 |
|
|
|
11,437,595 |
|
Software
Sales ($1,080,000 to Related Party in 2007)
|
|
|
1,826,871 |
|
|
|
1,899,100 |
|
Media
& Marketing Management
|
|
|
300,272 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Total
Revenue
|
|
|
29,171,642 |
|
|
|
21,554,811 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs
of Sales
|
|
|
20,219,600 |
|
|
|
18,219,172 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross
Profit
|
|
|
8,952,042 |
|
|
|
3,335,639 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
Expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Advertising
|
|
|
873,380 |
|
|
|
825,125 |
|
Stock
Based Compensation
|
|
|
1,537,863 |
|
|
|
3,354,538 |
|
Salaries
and Wages
|
|
|
440,933 |
|
|
|
731,887 |
|
Impairment
Loss
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
1,342,722 |
|
Recovery
of Bad Debts
|
|
|
(185,440
|
) |
|
|
(436,396
|
) |
Depreciation
|
|
|
381,821 |
|
|
|
52,943 |
|
Selling,
General and Administrative
|
|
|
923,439 |
|
|
|
1,975,993 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
Operating Expenses
|
|
|
3,971,996 |
|
|
|
7,846,812 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
(Loss) From Operations
|
|
|
4,980,046 |
|
|
|
(4,511,173
|
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
Income and Expenses
|
|
|
494 |
|
|
|
63,478 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
Income (Loss) From Operations Before Income Taxes & Minority
Interest
|
|
|
4,980,540 |
|
|
|
(4,447,695
|
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision
for Income Taxes
|
|
|
(5,758
|
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
Income (Loss) From Operations Before Minority Interest
|
|
|
4,974,782 |
|
|
|
(4,447,695
|
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority
Interest in Income of Subsidiary
|
|
|
(1,194,367
|
) |
|
|
(542,292
|
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
Income (Loss)
|
|
|
3,780,415 |
|
|
|
(4,989,987
|
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign
Currency Translation Adjustment
|
|
|
37,267 |
|
|
|
(7,263
|
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
|
|
$ |
3,817,682 |
|
|
$ |
(4,997,250 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share
|
|
$ |
0.02 |
|
|
$ |
(0.04 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted
Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share
|
|
$ |
0.02 |
|
|
$ |
(0.04 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
Weighted Average
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number
of Common Shares
|
|
|
153,240,531 |
|
|
|
116,331,014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted
Weighted Average
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number
of Common Shares
|
|
|
153,240,531 |
|
|
|
116,331,014 |
|
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
MYSTARU.COM,
INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
AS
OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
|
|
Common Stock
|
|
|
Additional
|
|
|
Deferred
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Accumulated
Other
|
|
|
Accumulated
(Deficit)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
Issued
|
|
|
Par
. 001
|
|
|
Paid in
Capital
|
|
|
Stock-Based
Compensation
|
|
|
to be
Issued
|
|
|
Comprehensive
Income
|
|
|
Retained
Earnings
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Balance,
September 30, 2004
|
|
|
60,188,000 |
|
|
$ |
60,188 |
|
|
$ |
3,912,489 |
|
|
$ |
(731,250 |
) |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
133 |
|
|
$ |
(580,919 |
) |
|
$ |
2,660,641 |
|
Issuance
of Stock for Cash
|
|
|
13,500,000 |
|
|
|
13,500 |
|
|
|
3,036,500 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
3,050,000 |
|
Stock
Issued for Services
|
|
|
3,500,000 |
|
|
|
3,500 |
|
|
|
836,500 |
|
|
|
(840,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Amortization
of Deferred Stock Compensation
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
667,353 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
667,353 |
|
Foreign
Currency Translation
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
113 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
113 |
|
Net
Income
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
2,048,452 |
|
|
|
2,048,452 |
|
Balance,
September 30, 2005
|
|
|
77,188,000 |
|
|
|
77,188 |
|
|
|
7,785,489 |
|
|
|
(903,897 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
246 |
|
|
|
1,467,533 |
|
|
|
8,426,559 |
|
Issuance
of Stock For Cash
|
|
|
4,600,000 |
|
|
|
4,600 |
|
|
|
1,421,400 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
1,426,000 |
|
Issuance
of Stock for Services
|
|
|
15,300,000 |
|
|
|
15,300 |
|
|
|
6,686,700 |
|
|
|
(6,702,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Amortization
of Deferred Stock Compensation
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
4,516,034 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
4,516,034 |
|
Foreign
Currency Translation
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
1 |
|
Net
Income
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
1,071,728 |
|
|
|
1,071,728 |
|
Balance,
September 30, 2006
|
|
|
97,088,000 |
|
|
|
97,088 |
|
|
|
15,893,589 |
|
|
|
(3,089,863 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
247 |
|
|
|
2,539,261 |
|
|
|
15,440,322 |
|
Issuance
of Stock For Cash
|
|
|
33,000,000 |
|
|
|
33,000 |
|
|
|
3,667,000 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
3,700,000 |
|
Issuance
of Stock for Services
|
|
|
1,300,000 |
|
|
|
1,300 |
|
|
|
472,235 |
|
|
|
(473,900 |
) |
|
|
365 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Issuance
of Stock to Acquire Websites
|
|
|
14,700,000 |
|
|
|
14,700 |
|
|
|
2,604,300 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
2,619,000 |
|
Issuance
of Stock for Legal Settlement
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
200 |
|
|
|
268,100 |
|
|
|
(270,000 |
) |
|
|
1,700 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Amortization
of Deferred Stock-Based Compensation
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
3,354,538 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
3,354,538 |
|
Foreign
Currency Translation
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(7,263 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(7,263 |
) |
Net
Income
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(4,989,987 |
) |
|
|
(4,989,987 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance,
September 30, 2007
|
|
|
146,288,000 |
|
|
$ |
146,288 |
|
|
$ |
22,905,224 |
|
|
|
(479,225 |
) |
|
|
2,065 |
|
|
|
(7,016 |
) |
|
|
(2,450,726 |
) |
|
|
20,116,610 |
|
Issuance
of Stock For Cash
|
|
|
5,000,000 |
|
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
595,000 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
600,000 |
|
Investment
in Subsidiary
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
198,956 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
198,956 |
|
Issuance
of Stock for Services
|
|
|
3,026,316 |
|
|
|
3,026 |
|
|
|
602,539 |
|
|
|
(2,344,000 |
) |
|
|
(15 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(1,738,450 |
) |
Issuance
of Stock for Legal Settlement
|
|
|
1,700,000 |
|
|
|
1,700 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(1,700 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Amortization
of Deferred Stock-Based Compensation
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
1,537,863 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
1,537,863 |
|
Foreign
Currency Translation
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
37,267 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
37,267 |
|
Net
Income
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
3,780,415 |
|
|
|
3,780,415 |
|
Balance,
September 30, 2008
|
|
|
156,014,316 |
|
|
$ |
156,014 |
|
|
$ |
24,301,719 |
|
|
$ |
(1,285,362 |
) |
|
$ |
350 |
|
|
$ |
30,251 |
|
|
$ |
1,329,689 |
|
|
$ |
24,532,661 |
|
See
accompanying notes to the financial statements.
MYSTARU.COM,
INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASHFLOWS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND 2007
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
Flows From Operating Activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
Income (Loss)
|
|
$ |
3,780,415 |
|
|
|
(4,989,987 |
) |
Adjustments
to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Net Cash Provided By Operating
Activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
4,728,392
|
|
|
|
4,995,659
|
|
Gain
on Disposal of Subsidiary
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(564 |
) |
Amortization
of Copyrights
|
|
|
50,045
|
|
|
|
995,875
|
|
Allowance
for Bad Debts
|
|
|
(185,440 |
) |
|
|
(436,396 |
) |
Impairment
Loss of Copyrights
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,342,722
|
|
Minority
Interests
|
|
|
1,194,367
|
|
|
|
542,292 |
|
Gain
on Disposal of Subsidiary
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
- |
|
Stock
Based Compensation Expense
|
|
|
1,537,863
|
|
|
|
3,354,538
|
|
Changes
in Operating Assets and Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts
Receivable
|
|
|
(2,111,569 |
) |
|
|
(4,288,702 |
) |
Due
from Related Party
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
247,833 |
|
Inventory
|
|
|
(126,256 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
Prepaid
and Other Current Assets
|
|
|
(511,091 |
) |
|
|
(1,777,057 |
) |
Copyrights
|
|
|
(6,856,410 |
) |
|
|
1,278,077 |
|
Related
Party Payable
|
|
|
(5,940 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
Accounts
Payable and Accrued Expenses
|
|
|
1,274,326 |
|
|
|
(569,192 |
) |
Net
Cash Provided By Operating Activities
|
|
|
2,768,702 |
|
|
|
695,098 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
Flows From Investing Activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
Proceeds Upon Acquisition of MGI
|
|
|
2,834
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Capital
Expenditures
|
|
|
(5,702,966 |
) |
|
|
(4,448,955 |
) |
Net
Cash Used In Investing Activities
|
|
|
(5,700,132 |
) |
|
|
(4,448,955 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
Flows From Financing Activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds
From Loan Payable
|
|
|
1,043,434
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Proceeds
From Issuance of Common Stock
|
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
|
|
3,700,000 |
|
Net
Cash Flows Provided by Financing Activities:
|
|
|
2,043,434 |
|
|
|
3,700,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect
of Exchange Rate Changes in Cash
|
|
|
40,206 |
|
|
|
(7,263 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
Decrease in Cash
|
|
|
(847,790 |
) |
|
|
(61,120 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
- Beginning of Year
|
|
$ |
1,150,422 |
|
|
$ |
1,211,542 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
- End of Year
|
|
$ |
302,632 |
|
|
$ |
1,150,422 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental
Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Taxes
Paid
|
|
$ |
5,758 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
Interest
Paid
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
Non
Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance
of Stock for Services, Deferred Compensation
|
|
$ |
605,550 |
|
|
$ |
415,500 |
|
Issuance
of Stock by Subsidiary for Services, Deferred Compensation
|
|
$ |
1,738,450 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
Issuance
of Stock for Legal Settlement
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
270,000 |
|
Common
Stock Issued in Lieu of Cash Payment of Accounts Payable
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
705,000 |
|
Accounts
Receivable Used for Acquisition of Website
|
|
$ |
1,000,000 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
Acquisition
of MGI Through Issuance of Common Stock of Subsidiary
|
|
$ |
200,000 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
Acquisition
of Websites Through Issuance of Common Stock
|
|
$ |
1,534,914 |
|
|
$ |
2,619,000 |
|
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
MYSTARU.COM,
INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND 2007
NOTE
1 - BUSINESS DESCRIPTION AND ORGANIZATION
MyStarU.com,
Inc., a Delaware corporation (together with its consolidated subsidiaries,
“MYST” or the “Company”) is a fully integrated information and entertainment
service provider to the business, internet, and consumer markets in the People’s
Republic of China (the “PRC”). The Company was originally incorporated on
January 6, 1997 in the State of Indiana under the corporate name MAS Acquisition
XXI Corp. On December 21, 2000, the Company acquired Telecom Communications of
America, a sole proprietorship in California, and changed its name to Telecom
Communications, Inc. On February 28, 2005, the Company reincorporated in the
State of Delaware by merging with a Delaware corporation of the same name. The
surviving Delaware corporation succeeded to all of the rights, properties and
assets and assumed all of the liabilities of the original Indiana corporation.
On July 10, 2007, the Company changed its name from Telecom Communications, Inc.
to MyStarU.com, Inc. The Company's common stock continues to be quoted under the
symbol, “MYST.OB,” on the FINRA over-the-counter bulletin board (“OTCBB”) in the
United States of America.
The
Company operates in five distinct business segments:
1. Investments
in Entertainment Arts Productions - The Company purchases and licenses or
resells copyrights of entertainment-related assets.
2. Online
Membership Services - The Company provides online content and member services
for commercial use.
3. Software
sales - The Company provides web-based and mobile software
platforms.
4. Importing
and exporting of goods - The Company conducts international trade using the PRC
as its base of operations.
5. Media
and Marketing Management - The Company coordinates product placement activities
for filmmakers and advertisers within the entertainment arts industry of the
PRC.
On April
25, 2006, the Company’s majority-owned subsidiary, Subaye.com, acquired 100% of
the shares of Guangzhou Panyu Metals & Minerals Import and Export Co.,
Limited (“Panyu M&M”), a PRC limited company, from the sole shareholder,
Wukang IE Limited for $500,000. Panyu M&M’s principal activity is conducting
import and export trade in PRC. On October 1, 2006, Subaye.com sold 100% of the
shares of Panyu M&M to MYST.
On June
16, 2006, the following transactions took place:
|
1
|
Subaye.com,
Inc. sold 2,024,192 shares of its common stock to MYST for
$1,060,000.
|
|
2.
|
Subaye.com,
Inc. acquired certain valuable assets, namely certain minority ownership
rights to the website known as www.subaye.com, by issuing 798,747 shares,
valued at $1,565,544, of its common stock to
CDN.
|
|
3.
|
Subaye.com,
Inc. issued 500,000 shares of its common stock and 200,000 shares of its
Series A convertible preferred stock, par value $0.01, to Top Rider Group
Limited for $1,760,000. Each share of Subaye.com, Inc. series A
convertible preferred stock is convertible into two shares of Subaye.com,
Inc.’s common stock.
|
|
4.
|
Additionally,
the Subaye.com, Inc. agreed to reimburse CDN for website development costs
incurred on behalf of the Subaye.com, Inc. in 2006 and 2005 totaling
$190,800.
|
|
5.
|
MYST
and CDN agreed to terminate the Rights Agreement dated November 11,
2005.
|
On
September 1, 2006, the Company formed Guangzhou Subaye Computer Technology
Limited (F/K/A Guangzhou Tcom Computer Technology Limited, “Guangzhou Subaye”)
as a PRC limited company. Guangzhou Subaye is a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Company, and provides computer services such as web development, networking
infrastructure and web infrastructure support services.
On May
16, 2007, Subaye.com issued 1,150,000 shares of its common stock for $2,300,000
to the Company. As a result of this transaction, the Company holds a direct
64.60% ownership interest Subaye.com. An independent valuation of Subaye.com was
completed as of September 30, 2006 in order to facilitate an impartial and best
efforts arms-length transaction between the majority and minority shareholders
of Subaye.com.
On July
10, 2007, the Company filed appropriate documents with the Secretary of State of
Delaware and changed its name from Telecom Communications, Inc. to MyStarU.com,
Inc.
On
October 1, 2007, the Company sold 100% of the outstanding ownership units of
Guangzhou Subaye to Subaye.com for $119,534. Payment of the purchase price of
$119,534 was made in the form of 59,767 shares of Subaye.com common
stock.
On
October 23, 2007, MyStarU.com, Inc.’s majority-owned subsidiary, Subaye.com
completed the acquisition of Media Group International Limited ('MGI'), a
premier media and marketing management firm. Subaye.com will immediately begin
executing the planned integration of the Corporate Video Online/Offline,
commercial movie advertising markets, and overseas business operations and
networks. Subaye.com expects the acquisition and the subsequent integration to
be a leading provider of corporate video online/offline and product placement
advertising in movies. The acquisition broadens its product portfolio and
addressable market, helps develop overseas markets, and will immediately
increase corporate video members and revenue. Upon the closing of the
transaction, MGI shareholders received 100,000 shares of the common stock of
Subaye.com, valued at $200,000.
On
February 29, 2008, the Company disposed of two of its non operating
subsidiaries, Arran Services Limited and Alpha Century Holdings Limited. The
subsidiaries’ sole function in recent reporting periods was to maintain and
disburse funds on behalf of the Company for payment to vendors and for other
administrative purposes.
CONTROL
BY PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS
The
directors, 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 the common stock of the Company. Accordingly, the
directors, executive officers and their affiliates, if they voted their shares
uniformly, would have the ability to control the approval of most corporate
actions, including increasing the authorized capital stock of the Company and
the dissolution, merger or sale of the Company's assets or
business.
NOTE
2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles
of Consolidation
Basis of
presentation
The
consolidated financial statements, prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”), include
the assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and cash flows of the Company and
all its subsidiaries. This basis of accounting differs in certain material
respects from that used for the preparation of the books and records of the
Company’s principal subsidiaries, which are prepared in accordance with the
accounting principles and the relevant financial regulations applicable to
enterprises with limited liabilities established in the PRC (“PRC GAAP”) the
accounting standards used in the place of their domicile. The accompanying
consolidated financial statements reflect necessary adjustments not recorded in
the books and records of the Company’s subsidiaries to present them in
conformity with United States GAAP.
The
consolidated financial statements of the Company reflect the activities of the
parent and the following subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts,
transactions and cash flows are eliminated on consolidation.
Subsidiaries
|
|
Countries Registered In
|
|
Percentage of
Ownership
|
|
MyStarU
Ltd.
|
|
Hong
Kong, The People’s Republic of China
|
|
100.00
|
%
|
3G
Dynasty Inc.
|
|
British
Virgin Islands
|
|
100.00
|
%
|
Subaye.com
|
|
United
States of America, Delaware
|
|
69.03
|
%
|
Subaye
IIP Limited
|
|
British
Virgin Islands
|
|
69.03
|
%
|
Guangzhou
Panyu Metals & Materials Limited
|
|
The
People’s Republic of China
|
|
100.00
|
%
|
Guangzhou
Subaye Computer Tech Limited
|
|
The
People’s Republic of China
|
|
69.03
|
%
|
Media
Group International Limited
|
|
Hong
Kong, The People’s Republic of China
|
|
69.03
|
%
|
MyStarU
Ltd.
MyStarU
Ltd. operates the Company’s online educational platforms, and manages the
MyStarU franchise programs.
3G
Dynasty
3G
Dynasty operates the Company’s investments in entertainment arts business
segment and is a holding company utilized by the Company to manage its
investments in intellectual properties such as movie copyrights.
Subaye.com
Subaye.com
is a holding company utilized by the Company to manage its investments in
Guangzhou Subaye Computer Technology Limited and Media Group International,
Inc.
Subaye IIP
Limited
Subaye
IIP Limited is a holding company utilized by the Company to manage its
investments in Subaye.com, Guangzhou Subaye Computer Technology Limited and
Media Group International, Inc.
Guangzhou Panyu Metals &
Materials Limited
Guangzhou
Panyu Metals & Materials Limited ("Panyu") operates the Company’s importing
and exporting business.
Guangzhou Subaye Computer
Technology Limited
Guangzhou
Subaye Computer Technology Limited ("Guangzhou Subaye") provides technical
expertise with regard to computer software, hardware, internet infrastructure
and networking for the Company and its employees and markets and sells computer
software, namely IBS Version 5.0.
Media Group International
Limited
Media
Group International Limited ("MGI") provides media, advertising and marketing
expertise for the Company and markets and sells its services such as advertising
product placement services and media management services within the PRC
entertainment market and overseas.
The
accounts of Guangzhou Panyu Metals & Materials Limited, were only included
in the financial statements for the period the Company held ownership of Panyu
M&M, or from April 25, 2006 through October 1, 2006.
General
Statement
The
Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") has issued Financial Reporting
Release No. 60,
Cautionary Advice Regarding Disclosure About Critical Accounting
Policies (“FRR 60”), suggesting companies provide additional
disclosure and commentary on their most critical accounting policies. In FRR 60,
the SEC defined the most critical accounting policies as the ones that are most
important to the portrayal of a company’s financial condition and operating
results, and require management to make its most difficult and subjective
judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates of matters that are
inherently uncertain. The methods, estimates and judgments the Company uses in
applying these most critical accounting policies have a significant impact on
the results the Company reports in its consolidated financial
statements.
We
believe the following critical accounting policies and procedures, among others,
affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of
our consolidated financial statements:
·
Revenue recognition;
·
Valuation of stock based compensation; and
·
Valuation of intangible assets and long lived assets, review for impairment
losses.
Foreign
currency translation
The
reporting currency of the Company is the US dollar. The Company’s principal
operating subsidiaries established in the PRC use their local currency, Renminbi
(RMB), as their functional currency. Results of operations and cash flows are
translated at average exchange rates during the period, and assets and
liabilities are translated at the unified exchange rate as quoted by the
People’s Bank of China at the end of the period. Translation adjustments
resulting from this process are included in accumulated other comprehensive
income in the statements of stockholders’ equity. 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.
Translation
adjustments resulting from this process are included in accumulated other
comprehensive income in the consolidated statement of shareholders’ equity and
amounted to $30,251 and $(7,016) as of September 30, 2008 and 2007,
respectively.
Revenue
Recognition
The
Company negotiates contracts with its customers, which may include revenue
arrangements with multiple deliverables, as outlined by Emerging Issues Task
Force No. 00-21 ("EITF 00-21"). The Company’s accounting policies are defined
such that each deliverable under a contract is accounted for separately.
Historically, the Company has not entered into contracts with its customers that
provided for multiple deliverables.
The
Company has identified the following five revenue streams, as
follows:
Monthly
Website Subscriptions
Revenue
for the monthly subscription from the members who subscribed to the Company’s
websites is recognized on a pro-rata basis, is calculated on a day-to-day basis
and invoiced at the end of each month of full service in accordance with SEC
Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104, Revenue
Recognition ("SAB 104"). The Company does not currently charge a
cancellation fee or penalty if and when a customer decides to terminate their
membership with our websites.
Current
terms of the www.subaye.com membership agreement stipulate that the customer
pays a nonrefundable fee of approximately $100 per month for access to the
marketing and advertising capabilities in place at www.subaye.com. The Company
does not currently provide any specific software to its customers, although,
much of the website is driven by complex software which controls the video and
voice streaming, among other things, which is prevalent throughout the
website.
The
Company has an ongoing agreement with China Netcom ("CN"). CN is an internet
provider and webhosting in the PRC and manages the internet connection and
webhosting of the Company's www.subaye.com website. Under the agreement, CN is
required to ensure that the Company's internet connection and namely its
webhosting, is operating correctly at all times such that all users of the
websites, including Subaye.com members and anyone else who attempts to access
the website can do so without interruption as long as the individual has a
reliable internet connection. CN is compensated such that CN receives forty
percent (40%) of the Company's gross membership fees, payable on a monthly basis
within approximately fifteen (15) days of the end of each month. The Company
records its revenues net of the fees paid to CN, in accordance with Emerging
Issues Task Force Issue No. 99-19 ("EITF 99-19"). The Company believes net
revenue presentation is reasonable given that it shares the obligation to
perform with CN with regard to its membership contracts with its customers. The
Company also does not believe it has the ability to replace CN with another
comparable internet and webhosting provider. Lastly, the allocation of fees to
CN is based on a fixed percentage portion of the membership revenues earned from
membership fee transactions.
The
Company also has an ongoing agreement with FRT whereby FRT is to ensure the
telephone lines and mechanical equipment associated with the Company's internet
connection is operating correctly. The Company has a fixed arrangement with FRT
such that the monthly fees payable to FRT for its services are approximately
$6,200.
Media
& Marketing Management
In
accordance with SAB104, the Company recognizes revenues from media, advertising
and marketing services, product placement services within the PRC and
overseas entertainment markets generated by its MGI subsidiary when the
following fundamental criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an
arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered,
(iii) the price to the customer is fixed or determinable and (iv) collection of
the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. In
general, revenues are typically earned throughout the life of MGI
contracts, normally on a monthly basis.
Software
Sales
Revenue
from the sale of software is recognized pursuant to the requirements of
Statement of Position 97-2 “ Software Revenue Recognition”
(SOP 97-2), issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, as
amended by SOP 98-9 “ Modification of SOP 97-2, Software
Revenue Recognition, With Respect to Certain Transactions .” In
accordance with SOP 97-2, we begin to recognize revenue from licensing and
supporting our software products when all of the following criteria are met: (1)
we have evidence of an arrangement with a customer; (2) we deliver the products;
(3) license agreement terms are deemed fixed or determinable and free of
contingencies or uncertainties that may alter the agreement such that it may not
be complete and final; and (4) collection is probable.
Our
software licenses generally do not include acceptance provisions. An acceptance
provision allows a customer to test the software for a defined period of time
before committing to license the software. If a license agreement includes an
acceptance provision, we do not record deferred subscription value or recognize
revenue until the earlier of the receipt of a written customer acceptance or, if
not notified by the customer to cancel the license agreement, the expiration of
the acceptance period.
Under our
business model, software license agreements typically include a lifetime right
of use and do not provide for any support or maintenance to be provided by the
Company for the term of the agreement.
Software
license fees are recognized once all four criteria for revenue recognition
criteria are met (as the contracts do not include a right to unspecified
software products).
Our
standard licensing agreements include a product warranty provision for all
products. Such warranties are accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 5,
“Accounting for
Contingencies.” The likelihood that we would be required to make refunds
to customers under such provisions is considered remote. As a result, the
Company has not accrued for potential liabilities associated with the
performance of its software products as no liabilities are specifically
anticipated by the Company.
Under the
terms of substantially all of our license agreements, we have agreed to
indemnify customers for costs and damages arising from claims against such
customers based on, among other things, allegations that our software products
infringe the intellectual property rights of a third party. In most cases, in
the event of an infringement claim, we retain the right to (i) procure for the
customer the right to continue using the software product; (ii) replace or
modify the software product to eliminate the infringement while providing
substantially equivalent functionality; or (iii) if neither (i) nor (ii) can be
reasonably achieved, we may terminate the license agreement and refund to the
customer a pro-rata portion of the fees paid. Such indemnification provisions
are accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 5. The likelihood that we would be
required to make refunds to customers under such provisions is considered
remote. In most cases and where legally enforceable, the indemnification is
limited to the amount paid by the customer.
Copyright
Licensing and Sales
Licensing
revenue derived from the Company’s copyrights are recognized in accordance with
Statement of Position 00-2,
Accounting by Producers or Distributors of Films (“SOP 00-2”). SOP 00-2
specifies that revenue is to be recognized when all of the following conditions
are met:
1.
Persuasive evidence of a sale or licensing arrangement with a customer
exists.
2. The
film is complete and, in accordance with the terms of the arrangement, has been
delivered or is available for immediate and unconditional
delivery.
3. The
license period of the arrangement has begun and the customer can begin its
exploitation, exhibition, or sale.
4. The
arrangement fee is fixed or determinable.
5.
Collection of the arrangement fee is reasonably assured.
When the
Company's licensing fee is based on a percentage or share of a customer's
revenue from the exploitation of the films, the Company recognizes revenue as
the customer exploits the films and the Company meets all of the other revenue
recognition conditions. In those circumstances, the Company receives reports
from the customers on a periodic basis and uses those reports as the basis for
recording revenue.
Import
and Export Revenues
The
Company recognizes revenue on import and export sales when products are
delivered and the customer takes ownership and assumes risk of loss, collection
of the relevant receivable is probable, persuasive evidence of an arrangement
exists and the sales price is fixed or determinable. Net sales of products
represent the invoiced value of goods, net of value added taxes, sales returns,
trade discounts and allowances. In December 1999, the Securities Exchange
Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB) No. 101, "Revenue
Recognition" and in July 2000, the Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") issued
EITF Abstract No. 99-19 "Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal versus Net as an
Agent" ("EITF 99-19") which provided further guidance to SAB 101 on revenue
recognition in certain circumstances. Prior to the introduction of EITF 99-19,
the manner in which the Company recognized revenues depended on the goods and
services sold. We reviewed the considerations included in EITF 99-19 with
respect to sales of products within each of our business segments but with
particular attention to our importing and exporting business segment. We
determined that while EITF 99-19 outlines the variety of types of business
transactions which would require the Company to report its revenues and costs of
goods sold on a net basis, we do not believe our importing and exporting
business should be accounted for with net reporting of revenues and costs of
sales. The Company takes full ownership and assumes the risk of loss for its
imported goods while the goods are in transit. The Company does not consider
itself an agent for its customers, as described by EITF 99-19. After reviewing
EITF 99-19, management believes that the Company is correct in continuing to
present its revenues and costs of goods sold on a gross basis.
Sales
revenue represents the invoiced value of goods, net of a value-added tax (VAT).
All of the Company’s products sold in the PRC are subject to a Chinese
value-added tax at a rate of 6% of the gross sales price or at a rate approved
by the Chinese local government.
Amortization of
Copyrights
The
Company amortizes its copyrights using the individual-film-forecast-computation
method, in accordance with the SOP 00-2, which amortizes or accrues (expenses)
such costs in the same ratio that current period actual revenue (numerator)
bears to estimated remaining unrecognized ultimate revenue as of the beginning
of the current fiscal year (denominator). The Company began amortization of
certain movie copyrights in December 2006, when the Company began to recognize
revenue from the films. Amortization related to the movies was $50,045 and
995,875 for the years ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and is
included in cost of sales.
The
ultimate revenue to be included in the denominator of the
individual-film-forecast-computation method fraction is subject to certain
limitations as set forth in the SOP. If an event or change in circumstance
indicates that the Company should assess whether the fair value of the copyright
is less than its unamortized costs, the Company will determine the fair value of
the film and will write off the amount by which the unamortized capitalized
costs exceeds the episode's fair value. Accordingly, the Company cannot
subsequently restore any amounts written off in previous fiscal years to
income.
Stock-Based
Compensation
The
Company does not have a formal stock option plan. However, we offered to some of
our employees stock-based compensation in the form of stock warrants and shares
of our common stock. Prior to July 1, 2005, we accounted for those stock-based
compensation awards using the recognition and measurement principles of the
intrinsic value method of Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 25,
Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees, and its related interpretations, and applied the
disclosure-only provisions of FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation. Under the intrinsic value method, we recognized
compensation expense on the date of grant only if the current market price of
the underlying stock on the grant date exceeded the exercise price of the
stock-based award.
In
December 2004, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 123 (Revised 2004), Share-Based Payment, which
revises FASB Statement No. 123 and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25. FASB Statement
No. 123(R) requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of
employee stock options, to be recognized in the financial statements based on
their fair values beginning with the first interim or annual period after June
15, 2005. Subsequent to the effective date, the pro forma disclosures previously
permitted under FASB Statement No. 123 are no longer an alternative to financial
statement recognition.
In March
2005, the Staff of the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 107,
Share-Based Payment.
SAB No. 107 expresses the view of the SEC Staff regarding the interaction
between FASB Statement No. 123(R) and certain SEC rules and regulations and
provides the SEC Staff’s views regarding the valuation of share-based payment
arrangements for public companies. The SEC Staff believes the guidance in SAB
No. 107 will assist public companies in their initial implementation of FASB
Statement No. 123(R) beginning with the first interim or annual period of the
first fiscal year that begins after June 15, 2005.
Effective
July 1, 2005, we adopted FASB Statement No. 123(R) using the modified
prospective method. Under this method, compensation cost recognized during 2006
includes: (1) compensation cost for the portions of all share-based payments
granted prior to, but not yet vested as of July 1, 2005, based on the grant date
fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of FASB
Statement No. 123 amortized on a straight-line basis over the options’ remaining
vesting period beginning July 1, 2005, and (2) compensation cost for all
share-based payments granted subsequent to July 1, 2006, based on the grant-date
fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of FASB Statement No.
123(R) amortized on a straight-line basis over the options’ requisite service
period. Pro forma results for prior periods have not been restated. No tax
benefit and deferred tax asset were recognized on the compensation cost because
of our full valuation allowance against deferred tax assets as of September 30,
2005.
There was
no impact on the Company’s 2007 or 2006 financial statements as a result of
adopting FASB Statement No. 123(R) on July 1, 2005. Additionally, there was no
impact from adopting FASB Statement No. 123(R) for 2005 as well. The adoption of
FASB Statement No. 123(R) had no impact on cash flows from operations or
financing activities. No tax benefit and deferred tax asset were recognized on
the compensation cost because of our full valuation allowance against deferred
tax assets as of September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
Software
Development Costs
The
Company accounts for software development costs in accordance with SFAS No.
86, Accounting for the Cost of
Computer Software to be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed. Under SFAS
No. 86, the Company expenses software development costs as incurred until it is
determined that the software is technologically feasible. Once it is determined
that the entertainment software is technologically feasible and there is a basis
for estimating the recoverability of the development costs from future cash
flows, the Company capitalizes the remaining software development costs until
the software product is released. For the years ended September 30, 2008 and
2007, the Company purchased all of the software from third parties.
Once the
Company releases software as entertainment content, amortizing the related
capitalized software development costs is commenced. The Company records
amortization expense as a component of cost of sales. The Company calculates the
amortization of software development costs using two different methods, and then
amortizes the greater of the two amounts. Under the first method, the Company
divides the current period gross revenue for the released software by the total
of current period gross revenue and anticipated future gross revenue for the
software and then multiplies the result by the total capitalized software
development costs. Under the second method, the Company divides the software’s
total capitalized costs by the number of periods in the software’s estimated
economic life up to a maximum of twelve months. Differences between the
Company’s actual gross revenues and what it projected may result in adjustments
in the timing of amortization. If management deems a title’s capitalized
software development costs unrecoverable based on expected future gross revenue
and corresponding cash flows, the Company will write off the costs and record
the charge to development expense or cost of revenue, as
appropriate.
Property,
Plant and Equipment
Property
and equipment is located in the PRC and is recorded at cost less accumulated
depreciation. Depreciation and amortization is calculated using the
straight-line method over the expected useful life of the asset, after the asset
is placed in service. The Company generally uses the following depreciable lives
for its major classifications of property and equipment:
Description
|
|
Useful Lives
|
Computer
hardware
|
|
3
years
|
Computer
software
|
|
3
years
|
Web
site
|
|
3
years
|
Motor
Vehicles
|
|
3
years
|
Furniture
and fixtures
|
|
5
years
|
Leasehold
improvements
|
|
5
years
|
Valuation
of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived
tangible assets and definite-lived intangible assets are reviewed for possible
impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. The Company uses an
estimate of undiscounted future net cash flows of the assets over the remaining
useful lives in determining whether the carrying value of the assets is
recoverable. If the carrying values of the assets exceed the expected future
cash flows of the assets, the Company recognizes an impairment loss equal to the
difference between the carrying values of the assets and their estimated fair
values. Impairment of long-lived assets is assessed at the lowest levels for
which there are identifiable cash flows that are independent from other groups
of assets. The evaluation of long-lived assets requires the Company to use
estimates of future cash flows. However, actual cash flows may differ from the
estimated future cash flows used in these impairment tests. At September 30,
2008, based on management’s projected future cash flows, management has
determined the impairment of long-lived assets at September 30, 2008. See Notes
6 and 7 to the financial statements.
Goodwill
and Intangible Assets
The
Company adopted SFAS No. 141,
Business Combinations, and SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible
Assets, effective June 2001. SFAS No. 141 requires the use of the
purchase method of accounting for any business combinations initiated after June
30, 2002, and further clarifies the criteria to recognize intangible assets
separately from goodwill. Under SFAS No. 142, goodwill and indefinite−life
intangible assets are no longer amortized but are reviewed for impairment
annually. The results of MGI and the estimated fair market values of its assets
and liabilities have been included in our consolidated financial statements from
the date of acquisition, October 23, 2007. See Note 4 to the financial
statements.
Cash
and Cash Equivalents
For
purposes of the cash flow statements, the Company considers all highly liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less at time of purchase
to be cash equivalents. All cash is held in large banks located in Hong Kong and
the PRC or is cash in hand.
Trade
Accounts Receivable
Trade
accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear
interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts represents the Company’s best
estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in the existing accounts
receivable balance. The Company determines the allowance for doubtful accounts
based upon historical write-off experience and current economic conditions. The
Company reviews the adequacy of its allowance for doubtful accounts on a regular
basis. Receivable balances past due over 120 days, which exceed a specified
dollar amount, are reviewed individually for collectibility. Account balances
are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been
exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. The Company does
have off-balance sheet credit exposure related to its customers, due to a
concentration of customers accounting for more than 99% of the company’s
accounts receivable.
Allowances
for doubtful accounts receivable balances are recorded when circumstances
indicate that collection is doubtful for particular accounts receivable or as a
general reserve for all accounts receivable. Management estimates such
allowances based on historical evidence such as amounts that are subject to
risk. Accounts receivable are written off if reasonable collection efforts are
not successful.
Concentrations
of Credit Risk
Cash
Cash
includes cash on hand and demand deposits in accounts maintained with
state-owned banks within the PRC and Hong Kong. Certain financial instruments,
which subject the Company to concentration of credit risk, consist of cash and
accounts receivable. Balances at financial institutions or state-owned banks
within the PRC are not covered by insurance. Total cash in PRC or Hong Kong
banks and cash on hand at September 30, 2008 and September 30, 2007, amounted to
$302,632 and $1,150,422 respectively, of which no deposits are covered by
insurance. The Company has not experienced any losses in such bank accounts and
believes it is not exposed to any specifically identifiable risks on its cash in
bank accounts. Cash on hand is susceptible to misappropriation. However, the
Company has not experienced any losses of this nature and believes appropriate
controls are in place to avoid a possible misappropriation of
funds.
Accounts
Receivable
We have a
concentration of customers in each of our business segments. We are diligent in
attempting to ensure that we issue credit to credit-worthy customers. However,
our customer base is small and our accounts receivable balances are usually over
90 days outstanding, and that exposes us to significant credit risk. Therefore,
a credit loss can be significant relative to our overall
profitability.
Geographic, Political,
Economic, Taxation and Legal
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 environments in the PRC, and by the general state
of the PRC economy. The Company’s operations in the PRC are subject to specific
considerations and significant risks not typically associated with companies in
North America and Western Europe. These include risks associated with, among
others, the political, economic and legal environments and foreign currency
exchange. 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.
Inventory
Inventory
is stated at the lower of cost or market. The cost is determined under the
first-in-first-out (FIFO) method valuation method. An allowance for excess or
obsolete inventory is maintained by the Company. The Company determines an
appropriate balance in this account based on historical data and specific
identification of certain inventory items. The Company’s subsidiary, Panyu
M&M, routinely ships and accepts deliveries of goods without insuring for
potential losses on the goods during the course of delivery from Panyu M&M’s
suppliers. Additionally, in certain cases, the Company may accept liability for
losses incurred on its goods as they are en route for delivery to Panyu
M&M’s customers. The Company has not historically encountered significant
losses during the delivery process (both to and from Panyu M&M) but there is
potential for significant losses to occur at any time.
Comprehensive
Income
Accumulated
other comprehensive income represents foreign currency translation adjustments
and is included in the consolidated statement of shareholders’
equity.
Income
Taxes
Income
taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method in accordance with
SFAS No. 109 Accounting for
Income Taxes . Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the
future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial
carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax
bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable
income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be
recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a
change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the
enactment date.
In July,
2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretations No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income
Taxes - an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (“FIN 48”), which
clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions taken or expected to
be taken in a return. FIN 48 provides guidance on the measurement, recognition,
classification and disclosure of tax positions, along with accounting for the
related interest and penalties. FIN 48 became effective as of January 1, 2007
and had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial
statements.
The
charge for taxation is based on the results for the year as adjusted for items,
which are non-assessable or disallowed. It is calculated using tax rates that
have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet
date.
Deferred
tax is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method in respect of
temporary differences arising from differences between the carrying amount of
assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax
basis used in the computation of assessable tax profit. In principle, deferred
tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary differences, and
deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probably that
taxable profit will be available against which deductible temporary differences
can be utilized.
Deferred
tax is calculated using tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when
the asset is realized or the liability is settled. Deferred tax is charged or
credited in the income statement, except when it is related to items credited or
charged directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in
equity.
Deferred
tax assets and liabilities are offset when they related to income taxes levied
by the same taxation authority and the Company intends to settle its current tax
assets and liabilities on a net basis.
Research
and Development
Research,
development, and engineering costs are expensed as incurred, in accordance with
SFAS No. 2, Accounting for
Research and Development Costs. Research, development, and
engineering expenses primarily include payroll and headcount related costs,
contractor fees, infrastructure costs, and administrative expenses directly
related to research and development support. Research and development expenses
for 2008 and 2007 were $123,414 and approximately $80,000,
respectively.
Related
Party and Shareholders’ Loans
The
caption "Due to Related Parties" on the accompanying consolidated Balance Sheet
consists of loans that are unsecured, non-interest bearing and have no fixed
terms of repayment, and therefore, are deemed payable on demand.
Net
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
The
Company utilizes SFAS No. 128,
Earnings per Share to calculate gain or loss per share. Basic gain or
loss per share is computed by dividing the gain or loss available to common
stockholders (as the numerator) by the weighted-average number of common shares
outstanding (as the denominator). Diluted gain or loss per share is computed
similar to basic gain or loss per share except that the denominator is increased
to include the number of additional common shares that would have been
outstanding if all potential common stock (including common stock equivalents)
had all been issued, and if such additional common shares were dilutive. Under
SFAS No. 128, if the additional common shares are dilutive, they are not added
to the denominator in the calculation. Where there is a loss, the inclusion of
additional common shares is anti-dilutive (since the increased number of shares
reduces the per share loss available to common stock holders). For certain
periods in which the Company incurred a loss, common stock equivalents have been
excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share.
There
were no common stock equivalents as of September 30, 2008 or 2007.
Use
of Estimates
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates. Estimates and assumptions are periodically reviewed and the effects
of revisions are reflected in the consolidated financial statements in the
period they are determined to be necessary.
Segment
Reporting
SFAS No.
131, Disclosure About Segments
of an Enterprise and Related Information, requires use of the "management
approach" model for segment reporting. Under this model, segment reporting is
consistent with the way a company's management organizes segments within the
company for making operating decisions and assessing performance. Reportable
segments are based on products and services, geography, legal structure,
management structure, or any other manner in which management disaggregates a
company.
Reclassifications
Certain
reclassifications to the Company’s balance sheet and income statement have been
made in 2007, in order for the 2008 financial statements to conform to the
presentation of these financial statements. These reclassifications did
not impact the Company’s assets, liabilities, net income (loss) or stockholders
equity for the years ended September 30, 2008 and 2007,
respectively.
NOTE
3 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
The
Company’s business operations are conducted in the PRC. During the normal course
of business, the Company extends unsecured credit to its customers. Management
reviews its accounts receivable on a regular basis to determine if the allowance
for doubtful accounts is adequate. An estimate for doubtful accounts is made
when collection of the full amount is no longer probable. Trade accounts
receivable at September 30, 2008 and September 30, 2007 consisted of the
following:
|
|
September 30,
2008
|
|
|
September 30,
2007
|
|
Trade
Accounts Receivable
|
|
$ |
10,417,803 |
|
|
$ |
8,395,704 |
|
Less:
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
|
|
|
(30,767
|
) |
|
|
(413,036
|
) |
Totals
|
|
$ |
10,387,036 |
|
|
$ |
7,982,668 |
|
The
activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts for trade accounts receivable
for the years ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 is as follows:
|
|
September 30,
2008
|
|
|
September 30,
2007
|
|
Beginning
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
|
|
$ |
413,036 |
|
|
$ |
883,220 |
|
Direct
Write-offs of Bad Debts
|
|
|
(196,829
|
) |
|
|
- |
|
Additional
Charge to Bad Debt Expense
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
28,996 |
|
Recovery
of Accounts Charged to Bad Debt Expense in 2006 and 2005
|
|
|
(185,440
|
) |
|
|
(503,972
|
) |
Gain
on Foreign Currency Translation
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
4,792 |
|
Ending
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
|
|
$ |
30,767 |
|
|
$ |
413,036 |
|
The
Company has the following concentrations of business with customers constituting
greater than 5% of the Company’s gross accounts receivable as of September 30,
2008 and September 30, 2007. The nonpayment of these accounts receivables,
individually or in the aggregate, could have a material impact on our future
results of operations.
These
accounts receivable totaled $10,313,625 and $7,610,588 or 99% and 60% of our
gross total accounts receivable as of September 30, 2008 and September 30, 2007,
respectively.
|
|
September 30,
2008
|
|
|
September 30,
2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
QXS
Enterprise
|
|
|
18 |
% |
|
|
17 |
% |
SSTH
|
|
|
46 |
% |
|
|
9 |
% |
China
Industry Park Holdings Ltd.
|
|
|
- |
% |
|
|
7 |
% |
Fenglin
Qimao
|
|
|
9 |
% |
|
|
7 |
% |
Fengcun
Electronic
|
|
|
19 |
% |
|
|
8 |
% |
Stareast
Net Ltd.
|
|
|
- |
% |
|
|
12 |
% |
PanYu
HuiQiang Economic and Trade
|
|
|
7 |
% |
|
|
- |
% |
The
Company’s business operations are conducted in the PRC. During the normal course
of business, the Company extends unsecured credit to its customers. Management
reviews its accounts receivable on a regular basis to determine if the allowance
for doubtful accounts is adequate. An estimate for doubtful accounts is made
when collection of the full amount is no longer probable.
The
Company has not experienced significant difficulty in collecting its accounts
receivable in the past and is has no reason to believe this may change in the
near future.
NOTE
4 - BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS
Acquisition of Media Group
International Limited
On
October 23, 2007, the Company’s subsidiary, Subaye.com, acquired 100% of the
outstanding ownership units of Media Group International Limited for 100,000
shares of Subaye.com’s common stock, valued at $200,000, which was the fair
market value of recent arms length transactions involving the Subaye.com’s
common stock, namely certain consulting contracts agreed to with third party
service providers in October, 2007. The net assets received by the Company from
the acquisition of MGI totaled $200,000. In accordance with the purchase method
of accounting, the results of MGI and the estimated fair market value of the
assets and liabilities assumed have been included in the consolidated financial
statements from the date of acquisition.
The
purchase price of MGI was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities
assumed by Subaye.com less the goodwill of $202,453. Subaye.com recorded
$202,453 of goodwill, which was the excess of acquisition cost over fair value
of net assets of MGI.
Cash
|
|
$
|
2,834
|
|
Fixed
assets, net
|
|
$
|
653
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
$
|
202,453
|
|
Due
to related party
|
|
$
|
(5,940
|
)
|
Net
assets acquired
|
|
$
|
200,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase
consideration
|
|
$
|
200,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
assets acquired
|
|
$
|
200,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
cash inflow from acquisition of MGI
|
|
$
|
2,834
|
|
Goodwill
is comprised of the residual amount of the purchase price over the fair value of
the acquired tangible and intangible assets. The operating results of MGI have
been included in the Company’s statement of operations since October 23, 2007.
If the operating results had been included since the beginning of the current
fiscal year, October 1, 2007, the Company’s pro-forma consolidated revenue and
the Company’s pro-forma net income for the year ended September 30, 2008 would
have been $29,171,642 (unchanged) and $3,820,448, respectively.
NOTE
5 - SALE OF ASSETS
DaYouCun TV
Rights
On
September 20, 2008, the Company sold all television rights under its copyright
for the programming rights to DaYouCun, a motion picture developed for the PRC
entertainment market. Once the sale was complete, the Company still held the
internet, motion picture and DVD rights to this production. The details of the
sale are listed below:
Gross
proceeds from the sale of copyrights – DaYouCun TV Rights
|
|
$
|
307,308
|
|
Adjusted
cost basis
|
|
|
(400,000
|
)
|
Net
loss
|
|
$
|
(92,692
|
)
|
YeLangQuan a/k/a
Pye-Dog
On June
21, 2008, the Company sold all rights under its copyright for the programming
rights to Pye-Dog, a motion picture developed for the PRC entertainment market.
Once the sale was complete, the Company had no remaining assets or copyrights
associated with the Pye Dog production. The details of the sale are listed
below:
Gross
proceeds from the sale of copyrights - YeLangQuan a/k/a Pye
Dog
|
|
$
|
860,033
|
|
Adjusted
cost basis
|
|
|
(750,000
|
)
|
Net
gain
|
|
$
|
110,033
|
|
Internet Broadcast
Copyrights
On
February 1, 2008, the Company sold all rights under its copyrights for the
internet programming rights for a total of 11 distinct productions, all of which
were motion pictures developed for the PRC entertainment market. These
copyrighted films had been acquired through the Company's contract with ZesTV.
Below is the list of the 11 movies included in the sale:
ZuiAiZongDongYuan
ShiFenAi
HongMeiLi
Xin
Xiang
TianDiGaoBai
FengKuangFenShiWong
TuYaDeKunShi
YongShi
GongBu
NianCaiNuMo
DaTangFengYun
Gross
proceeds from the sale of copyrights - ZesTV: internet
rights
|
|
$
|
1,457,481
|
|
Adjusted
cost basis
|
|
|
(1,374,982
|
)
|
Net
gain
|
|
$
|
82,499
|
|
First
Open
On
December 30, 2007, the Company sold all rights under its copyright for the
internet programming rights to First Open, a motion picture developed for the
PRC entertainment market. Once the sale was
complete, the Company had no remaining assets or copyrights associated with the
First Open production. The details of the sale are listed below:
Gross
proceeds from the sale of Copyright - First Open: internet
rights
|
|
$
|
279,824
|
|
Adjusted
cost basis
|
|
|
(332,291
|
)
|
Net
loss
|
|
$
|
(52,467
|
)
|
The
copyright’s adjusted cost basis was net of an impairment loss write down in 2006
of $332,291 and was not net of any amortization or depreciation.
On June
10, 2007, the Company sold all rights under its copyright for the television,
PRC theaters, overseas theaters and DVD programming rights to First Open, which
is anticipated to be produced as a motion picture in the PRC. The Company
continues to own the internet rights for First Open. The details of the sale are
listed below:
Gross
proceeds from the sale of Copyright - First Open
|
|
$
|
1,800,000
|
|
Adjusted
cost basis
|
|
|
(617,268
|
)
|
Net
gain
|
|
$
|
1,182,732
|
|
The
copyright’s adjusted cost basis was net of an impairment loss writedown in 2006
of $617,268 and was not net of any amortization or depreciation.
On June
5, 2007, the Company sold all rights under its copyright for the television
programming rights to Big Movie: Subaye, which was initially produced as a
motion picture in the PRC. The Company continues to own the internet, film and
DVD rights for Big Movie: Subaye. The details of the sale are listed
below:
Gross
proceeds from the sale of Copyright - Big Movie: Subaye
|
|
$
|
400,000
|
|
Adjusted
cost basis
|
|
|
(304,655
|
)
|
Net
gain
|
|
$
|
95,345
|
|
The
copyright’s adjusted cost basis was net of an impairment loss writedown in 2006
of $75,971 and was not net of any amortization or depreciation.
The
Company's plans are to continue to sell off assets it doesn’t consider having
immediate or significant future benefit to the Company. As a result, the Company
believes the sale of these copyrights is in the ordinary course of business and
should not be reported as an extraordinary event or as other income.
Accordingly, the Company has reported the proceeds from the sales in “licensing
and royalty revenues” within the consolidated statement of operations and the
adjusted cost basis associated with the sale in costs of sales in the
consolidated statement of operations.
NOTE 6
- GOODWILL & INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible
assets are stated at cost (estimated fair value upon contribution or
acquisition), less accumulated amortization and impairment.
The
following table summarizes the lives and the carrying values of all the
Company's goodwill and intangible assets by category, as of September 30, 2008
and September, 30, 2007:
|
|
September 30,
2008
|
|
|
September 30,
2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Copyrights
- Motion Picture, Television, Internet and DVD Productions
|
|
$ |
14,669,309 |
|
|
$ |
8,796,635 |
|
Accumulated
Amortization
|
|
|
(1,550,443
|
) |
|
|
(2,534,178
|
) |
Copyrights,
net
|
|
|
13,118,866 |
|
|
|
6,262,457 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
557,224 |
|
|
|
354,614 |
|
Total
|
|
$ |
13,676,090 |
|
|
$ |
6,617,071 |
|
On
October 15, 2007, the Company’s subsidiary, 3G Dynasty, purchased a copyright
for the internet rights for “Big Movie 2,” a motion picture production developed
by ZesTV, for $200,000.
On
October 31, 2007, the Company’s subsidiary, 3G Dynasty, purchased a copyright
for 50% ownership of “YeLangQuan a/k/a Pye Dog,” a motion picture production
developed by ZesTV, for $750,000. This copyright was sold on June 21, 2008, as
described in Note 5.
On April
25, 2008, the Company’s subsidiary, 3G Dynasty, purchased a copyright for
“Stockbrokers,” a motion picture production developed by ZesTV, for $3,660,000.
The terms of the copyright purchase agreement allowed for payment over a period
of 180 days. The Company has fully paid for the copyright.
On May
27, 2008, the Company’s subsidiary, 3G Dynasty, purchased a copyright for 50%
ownership of “True?” a motion picture production developed by ZesTV, for
$2,500,000. The terms of the copyright purchase agreement allowed for payment
over a period of 180 days. The Company had paid $1,690,428 towards the balance
owed for the copyright as of June 30, 2008. The balance of $809,572 is included
in accounts payable on the balance sheet as of September 30, 2008.
On
September 10, 2008, the Company’s subsidiary, 3G Dynasty, purchased a copyright
for 113 internet broadcasts for $2,630,000. The terms of the copyright purchase
agreement allowed for payment over a period of 90 days. The Company had paid
$1,333,700 towards the balance owed for the copyright as of September 30, 2008.
The balance of $1,296,300 is included in accounts payable on the balance sheet
as of September 30, 2008.
The
following table summarizes the copyrights held by the Company as of September
30, 2008, all of which are or will be PRC productions or are being held for
investment purposes. All copyrights are wholly-owned by the Company unless noted
otherwise.
Copyrights for Movies, DVDs,
Television and Internet Broadcasting
Big
Movie: Subaye *
Stockbrokers
PaoBu
True?
**
*The
copyright for “Big Movie: Subaye” includes only rights for
DVDs.
** The
copyright for True? are 50% owned by ZesTV and 50% owned by MyStarU.com,
Inc.
Copyrights for Internet
Broadcasting Only
Big Movie
2: Two Stupid Eggs
The 113
Movies
The
Company amortizes its copyrights using the individual-film-forecast-computation
method, in accordance with the SOP 00-2, which amortizes or accrues (expenses)
such costs in the same ratio that current period actual revenue (numerator)
bears to estimated remaining unrecognized ultimate revenue as of the beginning
of the current fiscal year (denominator). The Company began amortization of the
Big Movie: Subaye movie copyright in December 2006, when the Company began to
recognize revenue from the film. Total amortization of the copyrights was
$50,045 and $995,875for the years ended September 30, 2008 and 2007,
respectively, and was included in cost of sales.
The
ultimate revenue to be included in the denominator of the
individual-film-forecast-computation method fraction is subject to certain
limitations as set forth in SOP 00-2. If an event or change in circumstance
indicates that the Company should assess whether the fair value of the copyright
is less than its unamortized costs, the Company will determine the fair value of
the film and will write off the amount by which the unamortized capitalized
costs exceeds the episode's fair value. Accordingly, the Company cannot
subsequently restore any amounts written off in previous fiscal years to
income.
Given the
environment in which the Company currently operates, it is reasonably possible
that management’s estimate of the economic useful lives of these assets or the
assumption that they will recover their carrying amounts from future operations,
could change in the future.
Intangible
assets of the Company are reviewed annually or more often if circumstances
dictate, to determine whether their carrying value has become impaired. The
Company considers assets to be impaired if the carrying value exceeds the future
projected cash flows from related operations. The Company also re-evaluates the
periods of amortization to determine whether subsequent events and circumstances
warrant revised estimates of useful lives. As of September 30, 2008 and 2007,
respectively, the Company expects these assets, at their current carrying value,
to be fully recoverable.
NOTE 7 -
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property
and equipment consisted of the following:
|
|
At September 30,
|
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
Computer
Software & Equipment
|
|
$ |
14,467,374 |
|
|
$ |
8,650,977 |
|
Websites
|
|
|
9,338,719 |
|
|
|
8,702,399 |
|
Motor
Vehicles
|
|
|
84,012 |
|
|
|
83,689 |
|
Leasehold
Improvements
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
211,101 |
|
Furniture
& Fixtures
|
|
|
56,205 |
|
|
|
30,277 |
|
|
|
|
23,946,310 |
|
|
|
17,678,443 |
|
Less:
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
(13,644,708
|
) |
|
|
(9,302,023
|
) |
|
|
$ |
10,301,602 |
|
|
$ |
8,376,420 |
|
At
September 30, 2007, based on management’s calculation of the projected future
discounted cash flows we expect to earn from holding certain property and
equipment, management determined an impairment loss related to certain software
and a website was present and determined an impairment loss should be recorded
of $1,342,722. The impairment loss is included in the statement of
operations for the year ended September 30, 2007.
NOTE
8 - COSTS OF GOODS SOLD
The
Company’s costs of goods sold includes products sold by the Company’s import and
export business segment as well as depreciation and amortization related to
copyrights, websites and software. Below is a table outlining depreciation and
amortization for each asset class which is included in costs of goods sold for
each period presented within the financial statements.
|
|
September 30,
2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation
Included in Operating Expenses
|
|
$ |
381,821 |
|
|
$ |
125,593 |
|
Amortization
of Copyrights Included Within Cost of Sales
|
|
|
50,045 |
|
|
|
995,875 |
|
Amortization
of Websites Included Within Cost of Sales
|
|
|
2,668,592 |
|
|
|
2,380,902 |
|
Amortization
of Software Included Within Cost of Sales
|
|
|
1,677,979 |
|
|
|
2,489,164 |
|
Total Depreciation and Amortization
|
|
|
4,778,437 |
|
|
$ |
5,991,534 |
|
NOTE 9
- STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
The
Company was incorporated on January 6, 1997 in the State of Indiana under the
corporate name MAS Acquisition XXI Corp. On December 21, 2000, the Company
acquired Telecom Communications of America, a sole proprietorship in Los
Angeles, California since August 15, 1995, and changed its name to Telecom
Communications, Inc. On February 28, 2005, the Company reincorporated in the
State of Delaware by merging with a Delaware corporation of the same name. The
surviving Delaware corporation succeeded to all of the rights, properties and
assets and assumed all of the liabilities of the original Indiana corporation.
On July 10, 2007, the Company changed its name from Telecom Communications, Inc.
to MyStarU.com, Inc.
The
Company is authorized to issue 350,000,000 shares, in aggregate, consisting of
300,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value, and 50,000,000 shares of
preferred stock, $0.001 par value. The Company's Certificate of Incorporation
authorizes the Board of Directors (the "Board") to determine the preferences,
limitations and relative rights of any class or series of Company preferred
stock prior to issuance and each such class or series must be designated with a
distinguishing designation prior to issuance. As of January 6, 2009, no shares
of the Company’s preferred stock and 163,364,316 shares of the Company’s common
stock were issued or outstanding.
Stock-Based
Compensation
On May 1,
2005, the Company issued 4,000,000 shares of common stock to two consultants as
part of their compensation at market price of $.29 with a total of $1,160,000.
The Company amortized such consultancy fee as expense over its service period of
24 months commenced from May 1, 2005. The stock-based compensation expense for
the years ended September, 30, 2008 and 2007, was $0 and $338,333,
respectively.
On July
22, 2005, the Company issued 4,000,000 shares of common stock to two consultants
as part of their compensation at market price of $.24 with a total of $840,000.
The stock-based compensation expense for the years ended September, 30, 2008 and
2007, was $0 and $263,530, respectively.
On April
12, 2006, the Company issued 4,000,000 shares of common stock to five
consultants as part of their compensation at a market price of $.52 with a total
of $2,080,000. The Company amortized the consultancy fee of $1,300,000 over a 24
month period, the remaining $780,000 is amortized over services period of a 12
month period. It resulted in an expense of $119,167 for each month for 12 months
and the remaining 12 months will have an expense of $54,167. The stock-based
compensation expense for the years ended September, 30, 2008 and 2007, was
$325,000 and $1,040,000, respectively.
On July
31, 2006, the Company issued 3,300,000 shares of common stock to nineteen
employees as a one time bonus at market price of $.44 for a total of $1,452,000.
The stock-based compensation expense for the years ended September 30, 2008 and
2007, was $0 and $748,000, respectively.
On
November 27, 2006, the Company issued 300,000 shares of the Company’s common
stock to Mary Kratka for investor relations and promotions services at price of
$.26 per share for a total consideration equal to $78,000. The shares were
amortized over three months with a stock-based compensation expense of $26,000
each month. The total stock-based compensation expense for the years ended
September 30, 2008 and 2007 was $0 and $78,000, respectively.
On
January 10, 2007, the Company issued 250,000 shares of common stock to Mary
Kratka for investor relations and promotions services company's promotion fee at
price of $.45 per share for total consideration equal to $112,500. The shares
are being amortized over 12 months with a stock-based compensation expense of
$9,375 each month. The total stock-based compensation expense for years ended
September 30, 2008 and 2007 was $28,125 and $84,375, respectively.
On
January 31, 2007, the Company issued 750,000 shares of common stock to Bon Air
Group Limited for investor relations and promotion services at price of $.30 per
share for a total consideration equal to $225,000. The shares are being
amortized over 12 months with stock-based compensation expense of $18,700 each
month. The total stock-based compensation expense for the years ended September
30, 2008 and 2007 was $75,000 and $150,000, respectively.
On July
16, 2007, the Company agreed to issue 365,000 shares of common stock to a
consultant for international business consulting services at price of $.16 per
share for a total consideration equal to $58,400. The shares are being amortized
over 24 months with stock-based compensation expense of $2,433 each month. The
total stock-based compensation expense for the years ended September 30, 2008
and 2007 was $29,200 and $7,300, respectively.
On
October 3, 2007, the Company issued 735,000 shares of common stock to the
Company’s Chief Financial Officer for services to be provided over a two year
period at price of $0.13 per share for a total consideration equal to $95,550.
The shares are being amortized over 24 months with stock-based compensation
expense of $3,981 each month. The total stock-based compensation expense for the
years ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 was $47,775 and $0,
respectively.
On
October 3, 2007, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock to the
Company’s Chief Executive Officer for services to be provided over a two year
period at price of $0.13 per share for a total consideration equal to $130,000.
The shares are being amortized over 24 months with stock-based compensation
expense of $5,417 each month. The total stock-based compensation expense for the
years ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 was $65,000 and $0,
respectively.
On
October 3, 2007, the Company issued 400,000 shares of common stock to an
investor relations consultant, for services to be provided over a 24 month
period at price of $0.13 per share for a total consideration equal to $52,000.
The shares are being amortized over 24 months with stock-based compensation
expense of $2,167 each month. The total stock-based compensation expense for the
years ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 was $26,000 and $0,
respectively.
On
October 3, 2007, the Company issued 526,316 shares of common stock for investor
relations purposes, for services to be provided over a 12 month period at price
of $0.57 per share for a total consideration equal to $300,000. The shares are
being amortized over 12 months with stock-based compensation expense of $25,000
each month. The total stock-based compensation expense for the years ended
September 30, 2008 and 2007 was $300,000 and $0, respectively.
On
September 18, 2008, the Company agreed to issue 350,000 shares of common stock
to Mary Kratka for investor relations and promotions services at price of $0.08
per share for total consideration equal to $28,000. The shares are being
amortized over approximately 3 months with a stock-based compensation expense of
$9,333 each month. The total stock-based compensation expense for years ended
September 30, 2008 and 2007 was $2,240 and $0, respectively.
Litigation
Settlements
On August
2, 2007, pursuant to a settlement agreement with a shareholder dated July 18,
2007, the Company issued 200,000 shares of its common stock. The share issuance
was valued at $32,000 using the current market price of $0.16 a share and is
included in stock based compensation in the accompanying financial statements.
The total stock-based compensation expense for the years ended September 30,
2008 and 2007 was $0 and $32,000, respectively.
On
September 6, 2007, the Company reached an additional settlement agreement with a
shareholder whereby the Company agreed to issue 1,700,000 shares of its common
stock. The share issuance was valued at $238,000 using the current market price
of $0.14 a share and is included in stock based compensation in the accompanying
financial statements. The total stock-based compensation expense for the years
ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 was $0 and $238,000,
respectively.
Subaye.com Stock Based
Compensation
On
October 1, 2007, Subaye.com issued 170,000 shares of common stock to
Subaye.com’s Chief Executive Officer for services to be provided over a two year
period from January 2, 2008 through December 31, 2009 at a price of $2.00 per
share for a total consideration equal to $340,000. The shares will be amortized
over 24 months with stock-based compensation expense of $14,167 each month. The
total stock-based compensation expense for the years ended September 30, 2008
and 2007 was $127,500 and $0, respectively.
On
October 1, 2007, Subaye.com issued 50,000 shares of common stock to an employee
of Subaye.com for services to be provided beginning January 1, 2008 at a price
of $2.00 per share for a total consideration equal to $100,000. The shares will
be amortized over 24 months with stock-based compensation expense of $4,167 each
month. The total stock-based compensation expense for the years ended September
30, 2008 and 2007 was $37,500 and $0, respectively.
On
January 2, 2008, Subaye.com agreed to issue 450,000 shares of common stock to an
investor relations consultant, for services to be provided over a 24 month
period from January 2, 2008 through December 31, 2009 at price of $2.00 per
share for a total consideration equal to $900,000. The shares will be amortized
over 24 months with stock-based compensation expense of $37,500 each month. The
total stock-based compensation expense for the years ended September 30, 2008
and 2007 was $337,500 and $0, respectively.
On
January 2, 2008, Subaye.com issued 50,000 shares of common stock to an
executive, for services to be provided over a 24 month period at price of $2.00
per share for a total consideration equal to $100,000. The shares will be
amortized over 24 months with stock-based compensation expense of $4,167 each
month. The total stock-based compensation expense for the years ended September
30, 2008 and 2007 was $37,500 and $0, respectively.
On
January 2, 2008, Subaye.com issued 70,800 shares of common stock to an
executive, for services to be provided over a 24 month period at price of $2.00
per share for a total consideration equal to $141,600. The shares will be
amortized over 24 months with stock-based compensation expense of $5,900 each
month. The total stock-based compensation expense for the years ended September
30, 2008 and 2007 was $53,100 and $0, respectively.
On
February 26, 2008, Subaye.com issued 78,425 shares of common stock to its Chief
Financial Officer, for services to be provided over a 24 month period at price
of $2.00 per share for a total consideration equal to $156,850. The shares will
be amortized over 24 months with stock-based compensation expense of $6,535 each
month. The total stock-based compensation expense for the years ended September
30, 2008 and 2007 was $46,423 and $0, respectively.
Total
stock compensation expense reported was $1,537,863 and $3,354,538 for the years
ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
Purchase of
Websites
On
October 20, 2006, the Company issued 5,300,000 shares at a price of $0.17 per
share as consideration equivalent to $901,000, to Bloomen Corporation Ltd., in
exchange for the website known as www.icurls.com.
On
October 20, 2006, the Company issued 5,400,000 shares at a price of $0.17 per
share as consideration equivalent to $918,000, to China IPTV Industry Park
Holdings Ltd., in exchange for the website known
as www.goongreen.org.
On
January 20, 2008, the Company exchanged $1,000,000 in accounts receivable as
consideration to Essential Gallery Enterprise, in exchange for the websites
known as www.goongood.com and www.x381.com.
On
February 20, 2008, the Company sold www.goongreen.org, www.goongood.com and
x381.com to its subsidiary, Subaye.com for 1,000,000 shares of Subaye.com common
stock valued $1,534,914, which is the historical cost basis, net of any
accumulated depreciation of the Company's investment in each
website.
Sales of Common Stock
Securities
On
October 31, 2006, pursuant to three stock purchase agreements, the Company
issued 10,000,000 shares of its common stock, at $0.10 per share, for a total of
$1,400,000.
On July
16, 2007 pursuant to seven stock purchase agreements, the Company issued
23,000,000 shares of its common stock, at $0.10 per share, for a total of
$2,300,000.
On March
8, 2008, pursuant to a stock purchase agreement, the Company issued 5,000,000
shares of its common stock for $600,000.
On July
8, 2008, for $400,000, Subaye.com issued an unaffiliated individual 100,000
shares of Subaye's common stock and warrants to purchase an additional 500,000
shares of Subaye’s common stock at $4.00 a share with an expiration date of July
7, 2013.
Settlement of Liabilities
with Common Stock Securities
On
October 31, 2006, the Company issued 5,000,000 shares at a price of $0.14 per
share, resulting in consideration equal to $700,000, to Mr. LeYi Yang on behalf
of MyStarU Ltd., of which $5,000 is paid for the settlement of the accounts
payable related to movie copyrights, while $695,000 is settled in
cash.
On
October 31, 2006, the Company issued 5,000,000 shares at a price of $0.14 per
share, resulting in consideration equal to $700,000, to Mr. Guiwen Cai on behalf
of MyStarU Ltd., to settle the accounts payable related to the purchase of movie
copyrights.
NOTE 10
- INCOME TAX
United
States of America
Since the
Company had no operations within the United States, there is no provision for
United States taxes and there are no deferred tax amounts as of September 30,
2008 and 2007, respectively.
Delaware
The
Company and its subsidiary, Subaye.com, are incorporated in Delaware but do not
conduct business in Delaware. Therefore, the Company is not subject to corporate
income tax. However, the Company does have to pay Franchise Tax to the Delaware
Department of State. Regardless of where the Company conducts business, it must
file an Annual Franchise Tax Report and pay Franchise Tax for the privilege of
incorporating in Delaware. The minimum Franchise Tax is $35 with a maximum of
$165,000. The Company’s Franchise Tax owed to Delaware was approximately $500
and $200 for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006,
respectively. The tax owed to Delaware for the fiscal year ended
September 30, 2008 has not yet been calculated but is estimated to be less than
$1,000.
British
Virgin Islands
3G
Dynasty and Subaye IIP are incorporated in the British Virgin Islands and, under
the current laws of the British Virgin Islands, are not subject to income
taxes.
Hong
Kong
Media
Group International Ltd. and MyStarU Ltd. are incorporated in Hong Kong and are
subject to Hong Kong taxation on its activities conducted in Hong Kong and
income arising in or derived from Hong Kong. No provision for Hong Kong profits
tax has been made as the Company's Hong Kong subsidiaries incurred a loss during
years ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The applicable Hong Kong
statutory tax rate for the years ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 was
17.5%.
People’s
Republic of China
Enterprise
income tax in PRC is generally charged at 33% of a company’s assessable profit,
of which 30% is a national tax and 3% is a local tax. The Company’s subsidiaries
incorporated in the PRC, namely Guangzhou Subaye and Panyu M&M, are subject
to PRC enterprises income tax at the applicable tax rates on the taxable income
as reported in their Chinese statutory accounts in accordance with the relevant
enterprises income tax laws applicable to foreign enterprises. Pursuant to the
same enterprises income tax laws, the Company’s subsidiaries are fully exempted
from PRC enterprises income tax for two years starting from the first
profit-making year, followed by a 50% tax exemption for the next three
years.
No
provision for enterprise income tax in the PRC had been made for September 30,
2008 and 2007 due to the fact that the Company was exempt from PRC tax based on
the statutory provisions granting a tax holiday for a two year period, as stated
above, for the first two years after the Company has a profit. The
Company expects the tax exemption apply such that no tax will be owed for the
years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.
The
Company is governed by the Income Tax Law of the People’s Republic of China
concerning Foreign Investment Enterprises and Foreign Enterprises and various
local income tax laws (“the Income Tax Laws”). Under the Income Tax Laws,
foreign investment enterprises (“FIE”) generally are subject to an income tax at
an effective rate of 33% (30% state income taxes plus 3% local income taxes) on
income as reported in their statutory financial statements after appropriate tax
adjustments unless the enterprise is located in specially designated regions of
cities for which more favorable effective tax rates apply. Upon approval by the
PRC tax authorities, FIEs scheduled to operate for a period of 10 years or more
and engaged in manufacturing and production may be exempt from income taxes for
two years, commencing with their first profitable year of operations, after
taking into account any losses brought forward from prior years, and thereafter
with a 50% exemption for the next three years.
Beginning
January 1, 2008, the new Enterprise Income Tax (“EIT”) law of the People’s
Republic of China replaced the existing laws for Domestic Enterprises (“DES”)
and FIEs.
The key
changes are:
a.
|
The new standard EIT rate of 25%
will replace the 33% rate currently applicable to both DES and FIEs,
except for “high tech companies” who pay a reduced rate of 15%. The
Company currently believes it will qualify as a high tech company under
the rule.
|
b.
|
Companies established before
March 16, 2007 will continue to enjoy tax holiday treatment approved by
local government for a grace period of the next five years or until the
tax holiday term is completed, whichever is
sooner.
|
The
Company and all of its subsidiaries, except for Subaye IIP, were established
before March 16, 2007. Subaye IIP is a British Virgin Islands entity and is 100%
owned by the Company. Subaye IIP is therefore treated as a pass-through entity
for PRC tax purposes and is therefore not subject to PRC taxes. The Company is
qualified to continue enjoying the reduced tax rate as described above. Since
the detailed guidelines of the new tax law have not been published yet, the
Company cannot determine what the new tax rate applicable to the Company will be
after the end of their respective tax holiday terms.
The
following table reconciles the U.S. statutory rates to the Company’s effective
tax rate for the years ended September 30, 2008 and 2007:
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
U.S.
Statutory rates
|
|
|
35.0 |
% |
|
|
35.0 |
% |
Foreign
income
|
|
|
(35.0 |
) |
|
|
(35.0 |
) |
China
tax rates
|
|
|
25.0 |
|
|
|
33.0 |
|
China
income tax exemption
|
|
|
(25.0 |
) |
|
|
(33.0 |
) |
Effective
income tax rates
|
|
|
0 |
% |
|
|
0 |
% |
Value Added
Tax
Enterprises
or individuals who sell products, engage in repair and maintenance or import and
export goods in the PRC are subject to a value added tax in accordance with
Chinese laws. The value added tax rate applicable to the Company is 6% of the
gross sales price. No credit is available for VAT paid on the
purchases.
NOTE 11
- RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
a)
Names
and relationship of related parties
|
|
Existing
relationships with the Company
|
TaiKang
Capital Management Corporation
|
|
A
common shareholder of the
Company
|
b)
Summary of related party transactions
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
Sales
of products to:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TaiKang
Capital Management Corporation
|
|
$ |
0.0 |
|
|
|
1,080,000
|
|
As of
September 30, 2008 and September 30, 2007, TaiKang Capital Management
Corporation owed the Company $0 and $1,107,359, respectively, which is included
in the balance sheets as accounts receivable - related party.
NOTE
12 - MINORITY INTEREST
Minority
interest represents the minority stockholders’ proportionate share of 30.97%
(2007 – 35.40%) of the equity of Subaye.com. The Company’s 69.03% controlling
interest requires that Subaye.com’s operations be included in the Consolidated
Financial Statements. The 30.97% (2006 – 35.40%) equity interest of Subaye.com
that is not owned by the Company is shown as “Minority interests in consolidated
subsidiaries” in the financial statements as $7,138,608 and $3,801,642,
respectively. Included within minority interests as of September 30, 2007 are
200,000 Series A Convertible Preferred stock outstanding in Subaye.com valued at
$780,000. This preferred stock was convertible into 400,000 shares of common
stock, at a conversion rate of two shares of common stock for every one share of
preferred stock. On October 1, 2007, the preferred stock was converted into
400,000 shares of common stock.
|
|
September 30,
2008
|
|
|
September 30,
2007
|
|
Minority interest
of shareholders
|
|
$ |
7,138,608 |
|
|
$ |
3,021,642 |
|
Minority
interest of preferred stock
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
780,000 |
|
Minority
interest in consolidated subsidiaries
|
|
$ |
7,138,608 |
|
|
$ |
3,801,642 |
|
NOTE
13 - COMMITMENTS & CONTINGENCIES
Operating
Leases
In the
normal course of business, the Company leases office space under operating lease
agreements. The Company rents office space, primarily for regional sales
administration offices, in commercial office complexes that are conducive to
administrative operations. The operating lease agreements generally contain
renewal options that may be exercised at the Company's discretion after the
completion of the base rental terms. In addition, many of the rental agreements
provide for regular increases to the base rental rate at specified intervals,
which usually occur on an annual basis. On July 1, 2008, the Company entered
into a lease for new office space in Foshan City, Guangdong, China. The
following table summarizes the Company’s future minimum lease payments under
operating lease agreements for the five years subsequent to September 30,
2008:
Year
Ended September 30,
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
$
|
57,744
|
|
2010
|
|
|
57,744
|
|
2011
|
|
|
43,308
|
|
|
|
$
|
158,796
|
|
The
Company recognizes lease expense on a straight-line basis over the life of the
lease agreement. Contingent rent expense is recognized as it is incurred. Total
rent expense in continuing operations from operating lease agreements was
$306,253 and $411,422 for the years ended September 30, 2008 and 2007,
respectively.
Litigation
We may be
involved from time to time in ordinary litigation that will not have a material
effect on our operations or finances. We are not aware of any pending or
threatened litigation against the Company or our officers and directors in their
capacity as such that could have a material impact on our operations or
finances.
Total
debt obligations as of September 30 consist of the following:
|
|
September
30,
2008
|
|
|
September
30,
2007
|
|
8.64%
Bank Loan, Due September 18, 2009
|
|
$ |
1,021,138 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
Short
Term Non-Interest Bearing Bank Advance
|
|
|
22,286 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
Debt Obligations
|
|
|
1,043,424 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Less:
Current Maturities
|
|
|
1,043,424 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Total
Long-Term Debt
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
Bank
Loan
On
September 19, 2008, we entered into a Bank Loan with Panyu RuralCredit
Union and Cooperative Bank, a PRC-based bank, for a total of $1,021,138,
(7,000,000 RenMinBi). The Bank Loan has an annualized interest rate of 8.64%
with interest payable on amonthly basis. We used the net proceeds from the
Bank Loan to invest in computer equipment and computer software and for other
general corporate purposes. As of September 30, 2008, the outstanding
borrowings related to this transaction have been included in the Consolidated
Balance Sheets within short term debt. The Bank Loan and all unpaid
interest is payable in full on September 18, 2009.
Short Term Non-Interest
Bearing Bank Advance
In April 2008, the Company received an
advance from ICBC, a PRC-based bank for $22,287 (152,779 RenMinBi).
There is no formal repayment schedule associated with this debt but the Company
anticipates repaying the debt within the year ended September 30,
2009.
Aggregate
scheduled maturities of our debt obligations for each of the five fiscal years
subsequent to September 30, 2008, and thereafter are as
follows:
Fiscal
Year Ended September 30
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
$
|
1,043,424
|
|
2010
|
|
-
|
|
2011
|
|
-
|
|
2012
|
|
-
|
|
2013
|
|
-
|
|
Subsequent
to 2013
|
|
-
|
|
Total
scheduled debt payments
|
|
$
|
1,043,424
|
|
NOTE
15 - OPERATING RISK
Credit
risk
The
Company is exposed to credit risk from its cash at bank and fixed deposits and
bills and accounts receivable. The credit risk on cash at bank and fixed
deposits is limited because the counterparties are recognized financial
institutions. Bills and accounts receivable are subjected to credit evaluations.
An allowance has been made for estimated irrecoverable amounts which has been
determined by reference to past default experience and the current economic
environment.
Foreign currency
risk
Most of
the transactions of the Company were settled in Renminbi, Hong Kong Dollars and
U.S. dollars. In the opinion of the directors, the Company does not have
significant foreign currency risk exposure.
Company’s operations are
substantially in foreign countries
Substantially
all of the Company’s products are manufactured in China. The Company’s
operations are subject to various political, economic, and other risks and
uncertainties inherent in China. Among other risks, the Company’s operations are
subject to the risks of restrictions on transfer of funds; export duties,
quotas, and embargoes; domestic and international customs and tariffs; changing
taxation policies; foreign exchange restrictions; and political conditions and
governmental regulations.
NOTE
16 - SEGMENT REPORTING
The
Company operates in five distinct business segments:
1. Investments
in Entertainment Arts Productions - The Company purchases and licenses or
resells copyrights of entertainment-related assets.
2. Online
Membership Services - The Company provides online content and member services
for commercial use.
3. Software
sales - The Company provides web-based and mobile software
platforms.
4. Importing
and exporting of goods - The Company conducts international trade using the PRC
as its base of operations.
5. Media
and Marketing Management - The Company coordinates product placement activities
for filmmakers and advertisers within the entertainment arts industry of the
PRC.
Year Ended
September 30, 2008
|
|
Investments in
Entertainment Arts
Productions
|
|
|
Online
Membership
Services
|
|
|
Software Sales
|
|
|
Importing and
Exporting of
Goods
|
|
|
Media &
Marketing
Management
|
|
|
Consolidated
Total
|
|
Net
sales
|
|
$ |
6,878,649 |
|
|
$ |
7,680,017 |
|
|
$ |
1,826,871 |
|
|
$ |
12,485,833 |
|
|
|
300,272 |
|
|
$ |
29,171,642 |
|
Cost
of sales
|
|
|
3,332,463 |
|
|
|
2,658,265 |
|
|
|
1,316,342 |
|
|
|
12,210,872 |
|
|
|
701,658 |
|
|
|
20,219,600 |
|
Segment
income (loss) before taxes
|
|
|
1,701,877 |
|
|
|
3,703,639 |
|
|
|
(280,210
|
) |
|
|
14,935 |
|
|
|
(159,701
|
) |
|
|
4,980,540 |
|
Segment
assets
|
|
|
17,540,796 |
|
|
|
12,455,932 |
|
|
|
2,910,490 |
|
|
|
3,732,207 |
|
|
|
1,042,836 |
|
|
|
37,682,261 |
|
Expenditures
for segment assets
|
|
|
9,855,880 |
|
|
|
6,822,836 |
|
|
|
119,534 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
16,998,250 |
|
Year Ended
September 30, 2007
|
|
Investments in
Entertainment Arts
Productions
|
|
|
Online
Membership
Services
|
|
|
Software Sales
|
|
|
Importing and
Exporting of
Goods
|
|
|
Corporate/
Others
|
|
|
Consolidated
Total
|
|
Net
sales
|
|
$ |
3,908,086 |
|
|
$ |
4,310,030 |
|
|
$ |
1,899,100 |
|
|
$ |
11,437,595 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
$ |
21,554,811 |
|
Cost
of sales
|
|
|
2,709,187 |
|
|
|
2,086,517 |
|
|
|
2,199,149 |
|
|
|
11,224,319 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
18,219,172 |
|
Segment
income (loss) before taxes
|
|
|
299,104 |
|
|
|
1,228,222 |
|
|
|
(912,963
|
) |
|
|
10,948 |
|
|
|
(5,073,006
|
) |
|
|
(4,447,695
|
) |
Segment
assets
|
|
|
10,009,865 |
|
|
|
5,057,538 |
|
|
|
6,282,531 |
|
|
|
3,391,607 |
|
|
|
2,869,953 |
|
|
|
27,611,494 |
|
Expenditures
for segment assets
|
|
|
4,300,000 |
|
|
|
2,619,000 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
148,955 |
|
|
|
7,067,955 |
|
NOTE
17 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On
October 10, 2008, the Company entered into a contract with Results Group
International Limited ("RGI"). Under the terms of the contract, RGI,
will provide entertainment, sports, concerts, music and other content as
requested to the Company. RGI will also help the Company with events
management, artist communications and gaming content development. RGI
was compensated with an issuance of 7,000,000 shares of the Company's common
stock. The term of the contract is for one year.
On
November 3, 2008, the Company's subsidiary, Subaye IIP Limited entered into a
contract with Gold Swallow Show Shop Limited ("Gold Swallow"), a PRC-based
management agency for 14 shopping malls in Guangdong, China for 1,700 software
licenses to be utilized by tenants within Gold Swallow's shopping
malls. The contract is for a term of one year. The license
fees earned by Subaye IIP will be $170,000 per month or $2,040,000 in
total.
On
December 16, 2008, the Company's subsidiary, Subaye IIP Limited entered into a
contract with Gold Swallow Show Shop Limited ("Gold Swallow"), a PRC-based
management agency for 11 shopping malls in Guangdong, China for 2,200 software
licenses to be utilized by tenants within Gold Swallow's shopping
malls. The contract is for a term of one year. The license
fees earned by Subaye IIP will be $220,000 per month or $2,640,000 in
total.
NOTE
18 - RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In June
2006, the FASB issued FIN 48,
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an Interpretation of FASB Statement
No. 109 , which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax
positions. This interpretation requires that the entities recognize in the
financial statements the impact of a tax position, if that position is more
likely than not of being sustained upon examination, based on the technical
merits of the position. FIN 48 will be effective for the fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2006. The Company does not expect the adoption of FIN 48
to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
The In
September 2006, FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements.
SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair
value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about
fair value measurements. Under SFAS No. 157, fair value refers to the price that
would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly
transaction between market participants in the market in which the reporting
entity transacts. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for
fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those
fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the
adoption of SFAS No. 157 to have a material impact on the consolidated financial
statements.
In
December 2006, FASB issued FSB EITF 00-19-2, Accounting for Registration Payment
Arrangements, which specifies that the contingent obligation to make
future payments or otherwise transfer consideration under a registration payment
arrangement should be separately recognized and measured in accordance with FASB
Statement No. 5, Accounting for
Contingencies. The FSB EITF 00-19-2 is effective immediately for new and
modified registration payment arrangements entered into after December 21, 2006,
and beginning in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 for any such
instruments entered into before that date. The Company does not expect the
issuance of FSB EITF 00-19-2 to have a material impact on the consolidated
financial statements.
In
February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial
Assets and Financial Liabilities, which permits
entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items
at fair value. SFAS No. 159 will be effective as of the beginning of an
entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. Management
is in the process of determining whether it will elect the fair value option
allowed by the Standard.
In June
2007, FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. EITF 07-3, “Accounting for Nonrefundable Advance
Payments for Goods or Services Received for use in Future Research and
Development Activities” (“FSP EITF 07-3”), which addresses whether
nonrefundable advance payments for goods or services that used or rendered for
research and development activities should be expensed when the advance payment
is made or when the research and development activity has been performed. FSP
EITF 07-3 will be effective for an entity’s financial statements issued for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007. Management is currently
evaluating the effect of this pronouncement on financial
statements.
Item 9A(T). Controls and
Procedures.
Our Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (collectively, the "Certifying
Officers") are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls
and procedures for us. Based upon such officers' evaluation of these controls
and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this annual report,
and subject to the limitations noted hereinafter, the Certifying Officers have
concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to
ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in this annual report is
accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive
officers as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required
disclosure.
The
Certifying Officers have also indicated that, except as set forth above, there
were no significant changes in our internal controls or other factors that could
significantly affect such controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation,
and there were no corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and
material weaknesses.
Management’s
annual report on internal control over financial reporting.
Management
is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over financial
reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Our
management evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our
Chief Executive Officer, the effectiveness of our internal control over
financial reporting as of the most recent fiscal year ended September 30,
2008.
Based on
its evaluation under the framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework,
issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission,
our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was
not effective as of September 30, 2008, due to the existence of significant
deficiencies constituting material weaknesses, as described in greater detail
below. A material weakness is a control deficiency, or combination of control
deficiencies, 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.
During
the course of the preparation of our September 30, 2008 financial statements, we
identified certain material weaknesses relating to our internal controls and
procedures within the areas of accounting for equity transactions, document
control, account analysis and reconciliation. Some of these internal control
deficiencies may also constitute deficiencies in our disclosure
controls.
This
annual report does not include an attestation report of the company's registered
public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting.
Management's report was not subject to attestation by the company's registered
public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and
Exchange Commission that permit the company to provide only management's report
in this annual report.
PART
III.
Item
10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate
Governance.
The
following table sets forth the name, age, positions and offices or employments
for the past five years as of the date of this filing, of our executive
officers and directors.* Members of the board are elected and serve for one year
terms or until their successors are elected and qualify. All of the officers
serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors of the Company.
NAME
|
|
AGE
|
|
POSITION
|
Alan
R. Lun
|
|
42
|
|
Chief
Executive Officer, President and Director
|
James
T. Crane
|
|
32
|
|
Chief
Financial Officer
|
Yaofu
Su
|
|
28
|
|
Vice
President, Director
|
Yulong
Zhu
|
|
26
|
|
Director
|
Alan
R. Lun, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director
On April
30, 2007, the Board appointed Alan R. Lun to replace Mr. Chen as the Company’s
Chief Executive Officer, President and as a member of the Board of Directors.
Mr. Lun is also the Chief Executive Officer of MyStarU Ltd., a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company, a position he has held since March 2006. From March
2001 through February 2006, Mr. Lun was the division manager of Guangdong
Country Garden Property Management Co. Ltd., a property management company in
China.
James
T. Crane, Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Crane
joined the Company on October 29, 2007. In 2001, Mr. Crane founded J. Crane
& Company, P.C., a professional services firm. Prior to founding J. Crane
& Company, P.C., Mr. Crane worked as an external auditor and business
consultant for an international public accounting firm. Mr. Crane has worked
with numerous public companies in the United States of America, Asia and Europe,
where he focuses his time and efforts on emerging businesses, assisting them
with SEC compliance and communication matters, accounting and accounting-related
functions and debt and equity financing actions. Mr. Crane is a Certified Public
Accountant. Mr. Crane received his Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from
Bentley College in Waltham, Massachusetts. Mr. Crane also currently serves as
Chief Financial Officer of the Company’s majority-owned subsidiary, Subaye.com
and as President of Peerless Capital Corporation, an SEC reporting
company. Mr. Crane has also served as an officer or director of
several other public and private companies.
Yaofu
Su, Vice President, Director
Mr. Su
joined the Company in 2004, and his present position is Vice President of the
Company and the Chief Executive Officer of Subaye.com. Subaye.com is a holding
company that owns and operates an e-commerce website and trading company that is
a majority-owned subsidiary of the Company since June 2006. From January 2005
through present, Mr. Su is the Multimedia Technology Director of 3G Dynasty
Inc.("3G"). 3G is an internet and wireless communications content services
company that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. From March 2004 to
December 2004, Mr. Su was the multimedia content production manager of MyStarU
Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. From September 2001 to February
2004, Mr. Su studied computer system application at Guangdong Industrial
University.
Yulong
Zhu, Director
Mr. Zhu
was appointed as a director of the Company on January 18, 2008. From June 2006
to June 2007, Mr. Zhu was the assistant to the Chief Executive Officer of the
Company’s subsidiary, Subaye.com. Before June 2006, Mr. Zhu was the assistant to
the Chief Information Officer of Subaye.com. Mr. Zhu graduated in 2005 from the
College of Economics and Management of South China Agricultural
University.
*
|
Tim
T. Chen, former Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of the
Company was replaced on April 30, 2007 by Alan R. Lun. Mr. Chen is no
longer employed by the Company.
|
|
|
|
Hongtao
Zhang, former Director of the Company, was removed as Director on April 2,
2007.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Victor
Z. Li resigned as Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, Treasurer and
Director of the Company on April 2, 2007.
|
|
|
|
Yan
Liu resigned as Chief Financial Officer of the Company on October 29, 2007
and as Director on January 18,
2008.
|
Board of
Directors
We
currently have three members on our Board of Directors, who are elected to
annual terms and until their successors are elected and qualified. Executive
officers are appointed by the Board of Directors on an annual basis and serve
until their successors have been duly elected and qualified. There are no family
relationships among any of our directors, officers or key employees. There have
been no material changes to the procedures by which security holders may
recommend nominees to the Board of Directors since the date of the
Company's most recent quarterly report on Form 10-QSB.
Audit
Committee
Although
our Board does not have a separately-designated standing Audit Committee, our
full Board of Directors performs the functions usually designated to an Audit
Committee. As of October 29, 2007, James T. Crane has been designated as the
Board's "audit committee financial expert" as defined in Item 407(d)(3) of
Regulation S-K. Mr. Crane is a licensed CPA, and was formerly an auditor at
Ernst & Young, an international professional services firm. Currently, Mr.
Crane serves as an accounting and auditing consultant to 22 public companies,
and over 20% of his business during both 2008 and 2007 involved direct SEC
representation of his clients. Mr. Crane’s experience and background has
provided him with an understanding of accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America and financial statements prepared thereon. Mr.
Crane has experience preparing, auditing, analyzing and evaluating financial
statements that present a breadth and level of complexity of accounting issues
comparable to the issues that can reasonably be expected to be raised by our
financial statements. Mr. Crane has an understanding of audit committee
functions. We are traded on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board which does not
have a requirement of director independence; however, Mr. Crane is not independent.
Director
Independence
In
determining the independence of its Directors, the Company uses the definition
of independence adopted by the American Stock Exchange ("AMEX") Based on the
AMEX standards, the Board of Directors has determined that none of our members
of the board of directors are independent. The Board does not have standing
committees.
Compliance With Section
16(a) of the Exchange Act
Section
16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires that the Company’s
directors and executive officers and persons who beneficially own more than ten
percent (10%) of a registered class of its equity securities, file with the SEC
reports of ownership and changes in ownership of its common stock and other
equity securities. Executive officers, directors, and greater than ten percent
(10%) beneficial owners are required by SEC regulation to furnish the Company
with copies of all Section 16(a) reports that they file. Based solely upon a
review of the copies of such reports furnished to us or written representations
that no other reports were required, the Company believes that, during that past
fiscal year, all filing requirements applicable to its executive officers,
directors, and greater than ten percent (10%) beneficial owners were met except
as follows:
|
Number of Late Reports
|
Alan
Lun
|
1
|
James
T. Crane
|
1
|
Yaofu
Su
|
1
|
Yulong
Zhu
|
1
|
Code of
Ethics
We have
adopted a Code of Ethics for our Senior Financial Officers and for all of our
employees. We shall, without charge, provide to any person, upon request, a copy
of our Code of Ethics for our Senior Financial Officers. All such requests
should be mailed to: MyStarU.com, Inc., 6 North Twelfth Road, Country Garden,
Shunde District, Foshan City, China, 528312, attention: Alan Lun,
CEO.
As
required by SEC rules, we will report within five business days the nature of
any change or waiver of our Code of Ethics for our Senior Financial
Officers.
Item
11. Executive Compensation.
The
following table presents a summary of the compensation paid to our Chief
Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer during the fiscal years ended
September 30, 2008 and 2007. Except as listed below, there were no bonuses,
other annual compensation, restricted stock awards or stock options/SARs or any
other compensation paid to the named executive officers.
Summary
Compensation Table
Name and
Principal
Position
|
|
Year
Ended
September
30,
|
|
Salary
$
|
|
|
Bonus
$
|
|
|
Stock
awards
$
|
|
|
Option
awards
$
|
|
|
Nonequity
incentive plan
compensation
$
|
|
|
Nonqualified
deferred
compensation
earnings
$
|
|
|
All other
compensation
$
|
|
|
Total
$
|
|
Alan
R. Lun
|
|
2008
|
|
|
40,000 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
130,000 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
170,000 |
|
Chief Executive
Officer, President, Director
|
|
2007
|
|
|
92,028 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
92,028 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
James T. Crane
|
|
2008
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
252,400 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
99,049 |
|
|
|
351,449 |
|
Chief
Financial Officer ***
|
|
2007
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tim
T. Chen
|
|
2008
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
Chief
Executive Officer, President, Director
|
|
2007
|
|
|
147,097 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
147,097 |
|
*** Mr.
Crane is compensated through his professional services firm J. Crane &
Company, P.C. The figures included herein represent compensation paid to Mr.
Crane personally or J. Crane & Company, P.C.
Outstanding
Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
|
|
Option awards
|
|
|
Stock awards
|
|
Name
|
|
Number of
securities
underlying
unexercised
options (#)
exercisable
|
|
|
Number of
securities
underlying
unexercised
options (#)
unexercisable
|
|
|
Equity
incentive
plan awards:
Number of
securities
underlying
unexercised
unearned
options (#)
|
|
|
Option
exercise
price
($)
|
|
|
Option
expiration
date
|
|
|
Number
of shares
or units
of stock
that have
not
vested
(#)
|
|
|
Market
value of
shares or
units of
stock
that have
not
vested
($)
|
|
|
Equity
incentive
plan
awards:
Number of
unearned
shares,
units or
other
rights that
have not
vested
(#)
|
|
|
Equity
incentive
plan
awards:
Market or
payout
value of
unearned
shares,
units or
other
rights that
have not
vested
($)
|
|
Jinliu
Deng
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
182,500
|
|
|
$ |
14,600
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
Todd
Heinzl
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
250,000
|
|
|
$ |
20,000
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
Alan
R. Lun
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
625,000
|
|
|
$ |
50,000
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
James
T. Crane
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
459,375
|
|
|
$ |
36,750
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
Wall
Street Direct
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
131,579
|
|
|
$ |
10,526
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
Director
Compensation
The
following table presents a summary of the compensation paid to the members of
our Board of Directors during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008. Except
as listed below, no other compensation was paid to our Directors.
|
|
Fees
earned or
paid in
cash
|
|
|
Stock
awards
|
|
|
Option
awards
|
|
|
Non-equity
incentive
plan
compensation
|
|
|
Non-
qualified
deferred
compensation
earnings
|
|
|
All other
compensation
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Name
|
|
$
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
$
|
|
Yaofu
Su
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
Yan
Liu
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
Yulong
Zhu
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
Director Compensation
Agreements
The
Company’s members of the board of directors are currently not compensated for
board services rendered to the Company.
Employment
Agreements
The
Company has entered into employment agreements with its officers. The terms of
the employment have been disclosed above. There are no employment contracts
established with our employees in the PRC as it is not common to have employment
contracts in the PRC for non-management employees before the new PRC Labor
Regulation, effective January 1, 2008.
Termination of Employment
and Change of Control Arrangement
There are
no compensatory plans or arrangements, including payments to be received from
the Company, with respect to any person named in the Summary Compensation Table
set forth above which would in any way result in payments to any such person
because of his or her resignation, retirement or other termination of such
person's employment with the Company or its subsidiaries, or any change in
control of the Company, or a change in the person's responsibilities following a
change in control of the Company.
Indemnification of Officers
And Directors
We
indemnify to the fullest extent permitted by, and in the manner permissible
under the laws of the State of Delaware, any person made, or threatened to be
made, a party to an action or proceeding, whether criminal, civil,
administrative or investigative, by reason of the fact that he/she is or was a
director or officer of our Company, or served any other enterprise as director,
officer or employee at our request. Our board of directors, in its discretion,
shall have the power on behalf of the Company to indemnify any person, other
than a director or officer, made a party to any action, suit or proceeding by
reason of the fact that he/she is or was our employee.
Item
12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
and Related Stockholder Matters.
(a)
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
The
following tables set forth, as of January 10, 2009, information known to us
relating to the beneficial ownership of shares of common stock by: each person
who is the beneficial owner of more than 5 percent of the outstanding shares of
common stock, each director, each executive officer, and all executive officers
and directors as a group.
We
believe that all persons named in the table have sole voting and investment
power with respect to all shares of common stock beneficially owned by them
except as stated therein.
Under the
securities laws, a person is considered to be the beneficial owner of securities
that can be acquired by him or her within 60 days from the date of this filing
upon the exercise of options, warrants or convertible securities. We determine
beneficial owner's percentage ownership by assuming that options, warrants or
convertible securities that are held by him or her, but not those held by any
other person and which are exercisable within 60 days of the date of this
filing, have been exercised or converted. As of January 6, 2009 there were
163,364,316 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding.
Name and address of beneficial owner*
|
|
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned
|
|
|
Percentage of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned
|
|
Position
|
Taikang
Capital Managements Corporation
906,
9TH/F, YUXING BUILDING, XIHUAN RD
PANYU,
GUANGZHOU F4 GD511490
|
|
|
20,000,000
|
|
|
|
12.82
|
%
|
5%
owner
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Alan
R. Lun
|
|
|
1,000,000
|
|
|
|
0.64
|
%
|
Chief
Executive Officer, President and Director
|
James
T. Crane
|
|
|
735,000
|
|
|
|
0.47
|
%
|
Chief
Financial Officer
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Yaofu
Su
|
|
|
600,000
|
|
|
|
0.39
|
%
|
Vice
President, Director
|
Yulong
Zhu
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
%
|
Vice
President, Director
|
Directors
and Executive officers as a group
|
|
|
2,335,000
|
|
|
|
1.50
|
%
|
|
* Except
where otherwise indicated, the address of the beneficial owner is deemed to be
the same address of the Company.
(b)
Changes in Control
We know
of no contractual arrangements which may at a subsequent date result in a change
of control in the Company.
Item
13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director
Independence.
During
the years ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, we sold our products, namely
computer software licenses, to TaiKang Capital Management Corporation for $0 and
$1,080,000, respectively. As of September 30, 2008 and 2007, the outstanding
balance due from TaiKang Capital Management Corporation was $0 and $1,107,359,
respectively.
Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and
Services.
AUDIT
FEES
The
aggregate fees billed by the Company's auditors for professional services
rendered in connection with the audit of the Company's annual consolidated
financial statements for fiscal 2008 and 2007 and reviews of the consolidated
financial statements included in the Company's Forms 10-K for fiscal 2008 and
2007 were $184,155 and $21,500, respectively.
AUDIT-RELATED
FEES
The
Company's auditors did not bill any additional fees for assurance and related
services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review
of the Company's financial statements.
TAX
FEES
The
aggregate fees billed by the Company's auditors for professional services for
tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning were $0 for fiscal 2008 and
2007.
ALL
OTHER FEES
The
aggregate fees billed by the Company's auditors for all other non-audit services
rendered to the Company, such as attending meetings and other miscellaneous
financial consulting in fiscal 2008 and 2007 were $0.
PART
IV
Item
15. Exhibits.
3.1
|
Certificate
of Incorporation.*
|
3.2
|
Certificate
of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation, as filed on July 10, 2007
with the Secretary of State of the State of
Delaware.**
|
21.1
|
List
of Subsidiaries.+
|
23.1
|
Consent
of DNTW Chartered Accountants
LLP.++
|
31.1
|
Rule
13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification
(CEO).++
|
31.2
|
Rule
13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification
(CFO).++
|
32.1
|
Section
1350 Certification (CEO).++
|
32.2
|
Section
1350 Certification (CFO).++
|
*
|
Incorporated
by reference to exhibits filed with the registrant’s definitive proxy
statement on Form 14A as filed with the SEC on January 27,
2005.
|
**
|
Incorporated
by reference from the registrant’s Form 8-K as filed with the SEC on July
31, 2007.
|
***
|
Incorporated
by reference from the registrant’s Form 10-QSB as filed with the SEC on
February 1, 2005.
|
+
|
Incorporated
by reference from the registrant’s Form 10-QSB as filed with the SEC on
February 16, 2008.
|
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.
|
MYSTARU.COM,
INC.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Date:
January 13, 2009
|
By:
|
/s/ Alan R. Lun
|
|
Alan
R. Lun
Chief
Executive Officer and President
(Principal
Executive Officer)
|
Date:
January 13, 2009
|
By:
|
/s/ James T. Crane
|
|
James
T. Crane
|
|
Chief
Financial Officer
(Principal
Financial and Accounting
Officer)
|