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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 

 
FORM 10-Q
 

 
(Mark One)
 
x     QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2010

OR

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from  _________________ to _________________
 
Commission file number 001-34608
 

 
ANDATEE CHINA MARINE FUEL SERVICES CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware
80-0445030
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
(IRS Employer)
Incorporation or Organization)
Identification No.)

Dalian Ganjingzi District, Dalian Wan Lijiacun
Unit C, No. 68 West Binhai Road, Xigang District Dalian
People’s Republic of China
011 (86411) 8360 4683
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
 (Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 

 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x  No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes o  No o
 
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 ¨
Accelerated Filer ¨
Non-accelerated Filer ¨
Smaller Reporting Company x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

As of May 10, 2010, the Company had 9,605,159 shares of common stock outstanding.
 


 
 

 
 
ANDATEE CHINA MARINE FUEL SERVICES CORPORATION

Table of Contents
 
       
Page
         
 
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
2
         
Item 2.
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
22
         
Item 3.
 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
29
         
Item 4T.
 
Controls and Procedures
 
30
         
PART II
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
31
         
Item 1.
 
Legal Proceedings
 
31
         
Item 1A.
 
Risk Factors
 
31
         
Item 2.
 
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
31
         
Item 3.
 
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
31
         
Item 4.
 
Reserved.
 
31
         
Item 5.
 
Other Information
 
31
         
Item 6.
 
Exhibits (see Exhibit Index at end of report)
 
31
         
SIGNATURES
 
32
         
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
33

 
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PART I
 
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Financial Statements

ANDATEE CHINA MARINE FUEL SERVICES CORPORATION.
COMBINED AND CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
ASSETS
           
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 21,243,259     $ 1,539,009  
Accounts receivable, net
    2,571,920       2,515,403  
Other receivables, net
    1,414,470       1,307,474  
Inventories
    17,426,023       13,302,530  
Advances to suppliers
    7,424,344       7,691,266  
Related party receivable
    -       122,667  
Deferred expense
    -       150,943  
Deferred tax assets
    112,761       112,743  
Total current assets
    50,192,777       26,742,035  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    10,318,635       10,441,246  
Construction in progress
    891,809       632,202  
Intangible assets, net
    2,675,263       2,691,974  
Goodwill
    1,118,103       1,117,923  
Total assets
  $ 65,196,587     $ 41,625,380  
                 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
               
Current liabilities
               
Accounts payable
  $ 803,756     $ 565,802  
Short-term loan
    10,239,757       10,238,109  
Taxes payable
    11,069,195       11,001,715  
Advances from customers
    1,721,454       456,715  
Dividends payable
    231,899       231,861  
Other payable
    746,259       287,914  
Total current liabilities
    24,812,320       22,782,116  
Total liabilities
    24,812,320       22,782,116  
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
Equity
               
Stockholder’s equity of the Company
               
Common stock: par value $.001; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 9,605,159 and 6,000,000 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 respectively
    9,605       6,000  
Additional paid-in capital.
    29,560,256       9,533,619  
Other comprehensive income
    468,224       488,640  
Retained earnings
    8,934,179       7,543,994  
Total stockholders' equity of the Company
    38,972,264       17,572,253  
Noncontrolling interest
    1,412,003       1,271,011  
Total equity
    40,384,267       18,843,264  
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 65,196,587     $ 41,625,380  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined and consolidated financial statements.

 
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ANDATEE CHINA MARINE FUEL SERVICES CORPORATION.
COMBINED AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

   
Three months ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
Revenues
  $ 29,781,090     $ 25,236,918  
Cost of revenues
    26,200,695       22,235,541  
Gross profit
    3,580,395       3,001,377  
Operating expenses
               
Selling expenses
    737,551       819,572  
General and administrative expenses
    624,295       196,427  
Total operating expenses
    1,361,846       1,015,999  
Income from operations
    2,218,549       1,985,378  
Other income (expense)
               
Interest income
    -       24,560  
Interest expense
    (120,464 )     -  
Other expense
    (172 )     -  
Total other income (expense)
    (120,636 )     24,560  
Net income before tax provision
    2,097,913       2,009,938  
Tax provision
    566,736       506,840  
Net income
    1,531,177       1,503,098  
Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest
    140,992       52,981  
Net income attributable to the Company
  $ 1,390,185     $ 1,450,117  
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    (20,416 )     14,179  
Comprehensive income attributable to the Company
    1,369,769       1,464,296  
Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interest
    140,992       52,981  
Comprehensive income
  $ 1,510,761     $ 1,517,277  
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding
    8,415,631       6,000,000  
Basic and diluted net earnings per share
  $ 0.16     $ 0.24  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined and consolidated financial statements.

 
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ANDATEE CHINA MARINE FUEL SERVICES CORPORATION.
COMBINED AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

   
Three months ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
     
Net income attributable to the Company
  $ 1,390,185     $ 1,450,117  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Noncontrolling interest
    140,922       52,981  
Option issued for services
    40,738       -  
Depreciation
    125,643       51,753  
Amortization
    16,711       17,359  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
    (56,523 )     (378,528 )
Inventories
    (4,123,493 )     (1,564,577 )
Other receivables
    (107,063 )     1,316,349  
Advances to suppliers
    266,922       10,701  
Prepaid expense
    150,943       -  
Accounts payable
    237,954       2,029,588  
Salary and accrued benefit payable
    -       (10,807 )
Advances from customers
    1,264,739       (915,141 )
Taxes payable
    67,480       1,148,375  
Other payable
    458,345       147,548  
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    (126,427 )     3,355,718  
Cash flows from investing activities
               
Consideration for acquisition
    -       (2,208,402 )
Purchase of property and equipment
    (3,032 )     (2,892 )
Construction contracts
    (259,607 )     (1,515,806 )
Payment received from related party
    122,667       1,988,469  
Due from related party
    -       527,885  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (139,972 )     (2,266,516 )
Cash flows from financing activities
               
Proceeds from shareholders
    19,989,504       -  
Repayment of short term  loans
    -       (584,223 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    19,989,504       (584,223 )
Effect of exchange rate on cash
    (18,855 )     6,257  
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    19,704,250       511,226  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
  $ 1,539,009     $ 4,923,913  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 21,243,259     $ 5,435,139  
Supplemental cash flow information:
               
Cash paid during the period for:
               
Interest
  $ 107,934     $ 176,259  
Income taxes
  $ 606,832     $ 653,682  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined and consolidated financial statements.

 
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ANDATEE CHINA MARINE FUEL SERVICES CORPORATION  
 
NOTES TO COMBINED AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2010 and 2009
 
1. Description of Business, Organization, VIE and Basis of Consolidation and Combination
 
       Andatee China Marine Fuel Services Corporation (“Andatee” or “the Company”) was incorporated in the State of Delaware on July 10, 2009. Upon incorporation, the Company had authorized 50,000,000 common stock shares, par value $0.001per share. On October 16, 2009 the Company issued 8,000,000 shares in the share exchange with Goodwill Rich, as described below. On October 19, 2009, the Company affected a reverse share split on the basis of the 1-for-1.333334 ratio. As a result of the split, the number of common stock issued and outstanding has decreased from 8,000,000 to 6,000,000 shares. The effect of reverse share split has been retroactively reflected for all periods presented herein.
 
The Company was organized as a holding company to acquire Goodwill Rich International Limited (“Goodwill Rich”), a company incorporated in Hong Kong, and its subsidiary in connection with a contemplated initial public offering of the Company’s common stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market. Goodwill Rich was incorporated on October 28, 2008.
 
Andatee became the owner of 100% of the outstanding common stock of Goodwill Rich as the result of a share exchange arrangement entered in August 2009 and completed on October 16, 2009, in which 8,000,000 common share of Andatee (on a pre-reverse stock split basis or 6,000,000 common shares after the effect of the reverse stock split) were exchanged for all of the outstanding shares of Goodwill Rich. The stockholders of Andatee and the stockholders of Goodwill Rich were the same, and therefore the August 2009 share exchange was accounting for as a recapitalization of Goodwill Rich. As a result, Goodwill is deemed to be the predecessor of Andatee for financial reporting purposes, and the financial statements of Andatee for the periods prior to the share exchange as presented here are the historical financial statements of Goodwill Rich for those periods, after being adjusted to retroactively reflect the effects of the recapitalization to 6,000,000 issued and outstanding shares.
 
In March 2009, Goodwill Rich established a subsidiary company in Dalian, People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”), named Dalian Fusheng Consulting Company (“Fusheng”).
 
Dalian Xingyuan Marine Bunker Co., Ltd. (“Xingyuan”) was established in September 2001 with a registered capital of RMB7 million and began providing refueling services to the marine vessels in Dalian Port in Dalian City. Xingyuan holds 100% ownership of Donggang Xingyuan Marine Fuel Company (“Donggang Xingyuan”), a company incorporated in Dalian, PRC, in April, 2008. In addition, in December 2008, Xingyuan acquired 90% ownership of Rongcheng Xinfa Petroleum Company (“Xinfa”) and 63% ownership of Xiangshan Yongshi Nanlian Petroleum Company (“Nanlian”), respectively (see more details in Note 3 “Business Acquisitions”).

 
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On March 26, 2009, Fusheng, Xingyuan and the stockholders of Xingyuan entered into a series of agreements, as described below (the Consulting Services Agreement, the Operating Agreement, the Equity Pledge Agreement, the Option Agreement and the Proxy and Voting Agreement). Under these agreements Goodwill Rich obtained the ability to direct the operations of Xingyuan and its subsidiaries and to obtain the economic benefit of their operations. Therefore, management determined that Xingyuan became a variable interest entity (“VIE”) under the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810 (originally issued as FASB Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 46(R) “Consolidated Variable Interest Entities - an interpretation of ARB No. 51”), and Goodwill Rich (and the Company after the October 16, 2009 share exchange described above) was determined to be the primary beneficiary of Xingyuan and its subsidiaries. Accordingly, beginning March 26, 2009, Goodwill Rich (and the Company after the October 16, 2009 share exchange described above) has consolidated the assets, liabilities, results of operations and cash flows of Xingyuan and its subsidiaries its financial statements. The agreements between the Goodwill Rich and Xingyuan were entered into to facilitate raising capital for the operations of Xingyuan through an offering of the Company’s common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market, and Goodwill Rich paid no consideration to Xingyuan or its stockholders for entering into the agreements under which Xingyuan became a VIE, provided, however, that Mr. An Fengbin, the principle stockholder of Xingyuan became the chairman and CEO of the Company, and Mr. An Fengbin and the other stockholders of Xingyuan  have certain rights or options to acquire the 6,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock issued in the share exchange between the Company and Goodwill Rich at later dates when permitted by PRC laws and regulations. Mr. An Fengbin remains the principle stockholder of Xingyuan after the completion of the share exchange between Goodwill Rich and Andatee described above.

Upon the October 28, 2008 incorporation of Goodwill Rich, Goodwill Rich and the stockholders of Xingyuan has entered into a series of separate agreements under which Goodwill Rich and Xingyuan were deemed, until March 2009, to be under the common control of the stockholders of Xingyuan. Those separate agreements provided that the majority stockholder of Goodwill Rich appointed Mr. An Fengbin to (i) act as a director of Xingyuan, Xingyuan’s majority stockholder, and Fusheng, (ii) act for the majority stockholder of Goodwill Rich at any meetings of the directors, managers, financial controllers or other senior management of Xingyuan, Xingyuan’s majority stockholder, and Fusheng, (iii) exercise all voting and dispositive rights over the common stock of Xingyuan, Xingyuan’s majority stockholder, and Fusheng. The agreements further provided that the majority stockholder of Xingyuan would not appoint any additional directors to the boards of any of these entities without Mr. An Fengbin’s approval. As a result, Mr. An Fengbin was deemed to control Goodwill Rich and Fusheng, and those companies and Xingyuan were deemed to be under common control.
 
All of the transactions among Andatee, Goodwill Rich, Fusheng and Xingyuan were deemed to be transactions between companies under common control, and therefore the bases of the assets and liabilities in each of the companies was not adjusted in any of the transactions.
 
As a result of the above, the accompanying combined and consolidated financial statements contain:

 
for the period from October 28, 2008 to March 26, 2009, the assets, liabilities, results of operations and cash flows of Goodwill Rich and its subsidiary (adjusted for the effects of the August, 2009 recapitalization with Andatee) combined with those of Xingyuan and its subsidiaries; and

 
for the period from March 26, 2009 to June 30, 2009, the assets, liabilities, results of operations and cash flows of Goodwill Rich and its subsidiary (adjusted for the effects of the August, 2009 recapitalization with Andatee) consolidated with those of its VIE, Xingyuan, and its subsidiaries.
 
The Company, its subsidiaries, its VIE and its VIE’s subsidiaries (collectively the “Group”) are principally engaged in the production, storage, distribution and trading of blended marine fuel oil for cargo and fishing vessels in the PRC.

 
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Consulting Services Agreement.   Pursuant to the exclusive consulting services agreement between Fusheng and Xingyuan, Fusheng has the exclusive right to provide to Xingyuan business consulting and related services in connection with the production and sale of marine bunker (the “Services”). Under this agreement, Fusheng owns the intellectual property rights arising from the performance of the Services, including, but not limited to, any trade secrets, copyrights, patents, know-how, un-patented methods and processes and otherwise, whether developed by Fusheng or Xingyuan based on Fusheng’s provision of Services under the agreement. Xingyuan pays 50% of its total net profit to Fusheng on a quarterly basis as consulting service fee. The consulting services agreement is in effect for a term of 10 years starting from March 26, 2009 unless terminated by (a) Xingyuan upon six-months prior written notice and payment to Fusheng of (i) RMB2,000,000 as liquidated damages and (ii) all of Fusheng’s losses resulting from such early termination; (b) Fusheng upon Xingyuan’s breach of the agreement; or (c) Fusheng at any time upon thirty-days written notice to Xingyuan. This agreement may be renewed at Fusheng’s sole discretion.
 
Operating Agreement.  Pursuant to the operating agreement among Fusheng, Xingyuan and the stockholders of Xingyuan who collectively hold all of the outstanding shares of Xingyuan (collectively “Xingyuan Stockholders”), Fusheng provides guidance and instructions on Xingyuan’s daily operations, financial management and employment issues. The stockholders of Xingyuan must appoint the candidates recommended by Fusheng to Xingyuan’s board of directors. Fusheng has the right to appoint personnel to high level managerial positions of Xingyuan, including General Manager and Chief Financial Officer. In addition, Fusheng agrees to guarantee Xingyuan’s performance under any agreements, contracts or transactions executed by Xingyuan relating to Xingyuan’s business. Xingyuan, in return, agrees to pay Fusheng a quarterly fee equal to 50% of Xingyuan’s total net profits for such quarter. Moreover, Xingyuan agrees that without the prior consent of Fusheng, Xingyuan will not engage in any transactions that could materially affect the assets, obligations, rights or the business of Xingyuan, including, without limitation, (a) borrowing money from a third party or assuming any debt, (b) selling to a third party or acquiring from a third party any assets or rights, including without limitation, any plant, equipment, real or personal property, or any intellectual property rights, (c) providing any guaranty for any third party obligations, (d) assigning to a third party any agreements related to Xingyuan’s business, (e) engaging in any other business consulting agreements with a third party or engaging in any other business activities other than the business of producing and selling marine bunker, and (f) pledging any of Xingyuan’s assets or intellectual property rights to a third party as a security interest. The term of this agreement is 10 years from March 26, 2009 and will be automatically renewed for additional 10 year period upon the expiration of the initial term or any renewal term, unless previously terminated. Fusheng may terminate the agreement at any time upon thirty (30) days written notice to Xingyuan and the Xingyuan Stockholders.

Equity Pledge Agreement.  Under the equity pledge agreement between Xingyuan, the Xingyuan Stockholders and Fusheng, the Xingyuan Stockholders pledged all of their equity interests in Xingyuan to Fusheng to guarantee Xingyuan’s performance of its obligations under the following agreements entered into by Fusheng and Xingyuan: (a) the Exclusive Consulting Agreement dated March 26, 2009, (b) the Operating Agreement dated March 26, 2009 and (c) any other agreements to be entered into by and between Fusheng and Xingyuan from time to time with respect to Fusheng’s provision of services to Xingyuan and Fusheng’s collection of appropriate charges from Xingyuan (collectively, (a), (b) and (c) are the “Service Agreements”). If Xingyuan or Xingyuan’s Stockholders breach its respective contractual obligations, Fusheng, as pledgee, will be entitled to certain rights, including but not limited to the right to sell the pledged equity interests. The stockholders of Xingyuan agreed that without Fusheng’s prior written consent, they will not transfer any equity interest, create or permit to exist any pledge that may damage Fusheng’s rights or interests in the pledged equity interests, or cause Xingyuan’s meeting of stockholders or board of directors to pass any resolutions about the sale, transfer, pledge or other disposal of the lawful right to derive income from any equity interest in Xingyuan or about the permission of the creation of any other security interests thereon. The term of this agreement is the same as the longest of the Service Agreements. If the term of any Service Agreement is renewed, the term of this agreement will extend accordingly.
 
Option Agreement.   Under the option agreement between Xingyuan, the Xingyuan Stockholders and Fusheng, the Xingyuan Stockholders irrevocably, unconditionally and exclusively granted Fusheng a purchase option (the “Purchase Option”) whereby, to the extent permitted under Chinese law, Fusheng has the right to request the Xingyuan Stockholders transfer, to it or its designated entity or person, the total equity interests held by them in the registered capital of Xingyuan, which as a group equals 100% of the outstanding equity of Xingyuan. Fusheng has sole discretion to decide the specific time, method and number of the exercise of the Purchase Option. At the time of each exercise of the Purchase Option by Fusheng, the total consideration to be paid to Xingyuan Stockholders by Xingyuan or its designated entity or person shall be determined from one of following two prices i) RMB 10.00; or ii) the lowest price permitted under PRC laws. This agreement will terminate after 100% of the outstanding equity of Xingyuan has been duly transferred to Fusheng and/or Fusheng’s designee(s).

 
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Proxy and Voting Agreements.  Pursuant to the proxy and voting agreements between Fusheng, Xingyuan, and each of Xingyuan’s Stockholders, Xingyuan’s Stockholders agreed to irrevocably entrust the person designated by Fusheng with his stockholder voting rights and other stockholder rights for representing him to exercise such rights at the stockholders’ meeting of Xingyuan in accordance with applicable laws and its Article of Association, including, but not limited to, the right to sell or transfer all or any of his equity interest in Xingyuan, and appoint and vote for the directors and Chairman as the authorized representative of the Xingyuan Stockholders. The term of each Proxy and Voting Agreement is twenty (20) years from March 26, 2009 and may be extended prior to its expiration by written agreement of the parties.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 
Basis of Presentation
 
The accompanying unaudited interim combined and consolidated financial statements of Andatee have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s latest Annual Report filed with the SEC on Form 10-K.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented have been reflected herein.  The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.  Notes to the financial statements which would substantially duplicate the disclosure contained in the audited financial statements for the most recent fiscal year, 2009, as reported in Form 10-K have been omitted.
 
Basis of Consolidation
 
The combined and consolidated financial statements include the combined revenues, expenses and cash flows of Xingyuan and its subsidiaries as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008 and on a consolidated basis from the date that Xingyuan became a consolidated VIE of the Company (see Note 1). All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
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 and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Foreign Currency Translation
 
The Company’s functional and reporting currency is the United States dollar (“U.S. dollar”). The functional currency of the Company’s subsidiary in Hong Kong is the U.S. dollar while the local currency of the Company’s subsidiary, VIE and its subsidiaries in China is the Renminbi (“RMB”). Accordingly, assets and liabilities of the China entities are translated at the current exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date, and revenues and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates in effect during the reporting period to U.S. dollar. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency translation to reporting currency are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income in the statements of changes in shareholders’ equity for the years presented.
 
Foreign currency transactions are translated at the applicable rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the balance sheet date are remeasured at the applicable rates of exchange in effect at that date. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the consolidated statements of operations.

 
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For the three months ended March 31, 2010, foreign currency translation adjustment of $20,416 have been reported as accumulated other comprehensive income in the consolidated statements of changes in the stockholders’ equity.

Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and cash on deposit, certificates of deposit and all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less.
 
Restricted Cash
 
In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 210 (originally Accounting Review Board (“ARB”) No. 43, Chapter 3A “Current Assets and Current Liabilities”), cash which is restricted as to withdrawal is considered a non-current asset.
 
Accounts Receivable
 
Accounts receivable are recognized and carried at original invoiced amount less an allowance for uncollectible accounts, as needed.
 
When evaluating the adequacy of its allowance for doubtful accounts, the Company reviews the collectability of accounts receivable, historical write-offs, and changes in sales policies, customer credibility and general economic tendency.
 
Inventories
 
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and current market value. Costs include the cost of raw materials, freight, direct labor and related manufacturing overhead. Inventories are stated at cost upon acquisition.

The cost of inventories is calculated using the weighted average method. Any excess of the cost over the net realizable value of each item of inventories is recognized as a provision for diminution in the value of inventories.
 
Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the normal course of business less the estimated costs to completion and the estimated expenses and related taxes to make the sale.
 
Reusable materials include low-value consumables and other materials, which can be in use for more than one year but do not meet the definition of fixed assets. Reusable materials are amortized in half when received for use and in another half when cease to work for any purpose. The amounts of the amortization are included in the cost of the related assets or profit or loss.
 
Concentration of Risks
 
All of the Group’s sales and a majority of its expense transactions are denominated in RMB and a significant portion of the Group’s assets and liabilities are denominated in RMB. RMB is not freely convertible into foreign currencies. In the PRC, certain foreign exchange transactions are required by law to be transacted only by authorized financial institutions at exchange rates set by the People’s Bank of China (“PBOC”). Remittances in currencies other than RMB by the Group in China must be processed through the PBOC or other China foreign exchange regulatory bodies which require certain supporting documentation in order to affect the remittance.
 
As of March 31, 2010, all of the Company’s cash was on deposit at financial instructions in the PRC where there is currently no rule or regulation requiring such financial institutions to maintain  insurance to cover bank deposits in the event of bank failure.

 
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For the three months ended March 31, 2010, there was one customer accounted for 13.1% of the Company’s total revenues. There was one customer accounted for 12.6% of the total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2009.
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2010, the company purchased 33.4% and 18.9% of its raw materials from two suppliers. The balances of advances to these two suppliers were $1,073,953 and $1,774,615 at March 31, 2010, respectively. The balances of advances to these two suppliers were $791,459 and $1,774,425 at December 31, 2009, respectively. The total balance of advances to suppliers at March 31, 2010 was $7,424,344, which was non-interest bearing and unsecured.
  
Property, Plant and Equipment
 
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs, which are not considered improvements and do not extend the useful life of the asset, are expensed as incurred; additions, renewals and betterments are capitalized. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts, and any gain or loss is included in the statement of operations in cost of blended products.

Depreciation is provided to recognize the cost of the asset in the results of operations. The Company calculates depreciation using the straight-line method with estimated useful life as follows:

Items
 
Useful Life
     
Property and buildings
 
40 years
     
Marine bunker
 
15 years
     
Boiler equipment
 
12 years
     
Laboratory equipment
 
8 years
     
Transportation vehicles
 
8 years
     
Office equipment
 
4 years
     
Electronic equipment
 
3 years
 
Construction in Progress
 
Construction in progress represents property and buildings under construction and consists of construction expenditure, equipment procurement, and other direct costs attributable to the construction. Construction in progress is not depreciated. Upon completion and ready for intended use, construction in progress is reclassified to the appropriate category of property, plant and equipment.
 
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
 
In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 360 (originally Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”), certain assets such as property, plant, and equipment, and purchased intangibles, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Intangible assets are tested for impairment annually. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. There were no events or changes in circumstances that necessitated a review of impairment of long lived assets as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.

 
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Goodwill
 
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the net of the fair value of the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and the fair value of liabilities assumed in business acquisitions. The Company performs its impairment test at the end of every fiscal year on an annual basis and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable

The Company determined that there was no impairment of goodwill as of March 31, 2010.
 
Intangible Assets
 
Intangible assets consist mainly of land use rights and software. The intangible assets are amortized using straight-line method over the life of the rights and assets.

The details of land use rights are as follows:

Location
 
Land Size
   
Amount
 
Terms
  
 
(square meter)
         
Nanhui Village, Shipu Town, Zhejiang Province
    8,906.90     $ 2,192,816  
April 1, 2004 – May 12, 2047
Development Zone, Donggang, Liaoning Province
    21,994.80     $ 563,978  
July 16, 2008 – May 15, 2058
 
Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements
 
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160 (now codified at FASB ASC Topic 810), “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements” (“ASC 810”), which amends Accounting Research Bulletin 51, Consolidated Financial Statements, to establish accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It also clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. ASC 810 also changes the way the consolidated income statement is presented by requiring consolidated net income to be reported at amounts that include the amounts attributable to both the parent and the noncontrolling interest. It also requires disclosure, on the face of the consolidated statement of income, of the amounts of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest. ASC 810 requires that a parent recognize a gain or loss in net income when a subsidiary is deconsolidated and requires expanded disclosures in the consolidated financial statements that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent owners and the interests of the noncontrolling owners of a subsidiary. ASC 810 is effective for fiscal periods, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The Company adopted ASC 810 for the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
 
Noncontrolling interest represents a 37% equity interest in Nanlian and a 10% equity interest in Xinfa for the minority owners.
 
Revenue Recognition
 
The Company recognizes revenues in accordance with the guidance in the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 104. Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, when the selling price is fixed or determinable, when delivery occurs and when collection is probable.
 
Delivery is typically conveyed via pipeline or tanker and sales revenues are recognized when customers take possession of goods in accordance with the terms of purchase order agreements that evidence agreed upon pricing and when collectability is reasonably assured.
 
Advances from customers represent monies that customers have paid in advance for the Company’s marine fuel products as down payments and where the delivery of these marine fuel products is not yet complete. Supply and demand for our products determines the circumstances requiring advances from customers. As an industry wide practice, we require advances from customers for substantially all sales.

 
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Stock-Based Compensation
 
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No.123(R), “Share-Based Payment”, (now codified at FASB ASC Topic 718) which prescribes accounting and reporting standards for all stock based compensation plans, including employee stock options, restricted stock, employee stock purchase plans and stock appreciation rights. ASC 718 requires compensation expense to be recorded using the fair value method.

Environmental Expenditures
 
Environmental expenditures that relate to current ongoing operations or to conditions caused by past operations are expensed as incurred.
 
Research and Development Costs
 
Research and development costs are recognized in the income statement when incurred.
 
Income Taxes
 
The Company provides for income taxes in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 740 (originally SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”) which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each period end based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates, applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
 
Defined Contribution Plan
 
Pursuant to the relevant laws and regulations in the PRC, the Company participates in various defined contribution retirement plans organized by the respective divisions in municipal and provincial governments for its employees. The Company is required to make contributions to the retirement plans in accordance with the contribution rates and basis as defined by the municipal and provincial governments. The contributions are charged to the respective assets or the income statement on an accrual basis. When employees retire, the respective divisions are responsible for paying their basic retirement benefits. The Company does not have any other obligations in this respect.
 
The Company contributed $8,607 and $8,315 for the three months  ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
 
Housing Fund and Other Social Insurance
 
In addition to retirement benefits, the Company makes contributions to the housing fund and other social insurances such as basic medical insurance, unemployment insurance, worker injury insurance and maternity insurance for its employees in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. The Company makes monthly contributions to the housing fund and the above insurances based on the applicable rates of the employee salaries. The contributions are charged to the respective liability account and the income statement on an accrual basis.
 
Earnings per Share
 
Basic net income per common share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods after giving retroactive effect to (i) the recapitalization of Goodwill Rich affected through the October 16, 2008 share exchange between the Company and Goodwill Rich and (ii) the October 19, 2009 reverse stock split and (iii) the January 26, 2010 IPO and the exercise of over-allotment option on March 4, 2010. Diluted net income per share is computed using the weighted average number of common and dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding during the year.

 
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Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the change in equity of a company during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances excluding transactions resulting from investments from owners and distributions to owners. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), as presented on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, consists of the cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment.
 
Segment Reporting
 
The Company operates and manages its business as a single segment. As the Company primarily generates its revenues from customers in the PRC, no geographical segments are presented.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
Subsequent Events – Amendments to Certain Recognition and Disclosure Requirements

In February 2010, FASB issued ASU 2010-9 Subsequent Events (Topic 855) Amendments to Certain Recognition and Disclosure Requirements ("ASU 2010-9"). ASU 2010-9 amends disclosure requirements within Subtopic 855-10. An entity that is an SEC filer is not required to disclose the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated. This change alleviates potential conflicts between Subtopic 855-10 and the SEC's requirements. ASU 2010-9 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2010. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2010-09 to have a material impact on its consolidated results of operations or financial position.

Technical Corrections to Various Topics
 
In February 2010 the FASB issued ASC Update 2010-08, which contains technical corrections to various Topics within the ASC. Those corrections are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after February 2, 2010. The Company is currently evaluating the potential effects of ASC Update 2010-08.
 
Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures – Improving Disclosures About Fair Value Measurements
 
In February, 2010, the FASB issued FASB ASC Update 2010-06, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures – Improving Disclosures About Fair Value Measurements,” ASU Update 2010-06 adds new requirements for disclosures of significant transfers into and out of Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy, the reasons for the transfers and the policy for determining when transfers are recognized. ASU 2010-06 also adds new requirements for disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements on a gross rather than net basis relating to the reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of Level 3 recurring fair value measurements. It also clarifies the level of disaggregation to require disclosures by “class” rather than by “major category of assets and liabilities” and clarifies that a description of inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value is required for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements classified as Level 2 or 3. ASU Update 2010-06 is effective January 1, 2010 except for the requirements to provide the Level 3 activity of purchases, sales, issuances and settlements on a gross basis which are effective January 1, 2011. The adoption of ASU 2010-06 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.

 
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Accounting and Reporting for Decreases in Ownership of a Subsidiary- a Scope Clarification

In January 2010, FASB issued ASU 2010-2 Accounting and Reporting for Decreases in Ownership of a Subsidiary- a Scope Clarification ("ASU 2010-2"). ASU 2010-2 addresses implementation issues related to the changes in ownership provisions in the Consolidation—Overall Subtopic (Subtopic 810-10) of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, originally issued as FASB Statement No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements. Subtopic 810-10 establishes the accounting and reporting guidance for noncontrolling interests and changes in ownership interests of a subsidiary. An entity is required to deconsolidate a subsidiary when the entity ceases to have a controlling financial interest in the subsidiary. Upon deconsolidation of a subsidiary, an entity recognizes a gain or loss on the transaction and measures any retained investment in the subsidiary at fair value. The gain or loss includes any gain or loss associated with the difference between the fair value of the retained investment in the subsidiary and its carrying amount at the date the subsidiary is deconsolidated. In contrast, an entity is required to account for a decrease in ownership interest of a subsidiary that does not result in a change of control of the subsidiary as an equity transaction. ASU 2010-2 is effective for the Company starting January 3, 2010. The implementation of this issue did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.
 
Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
 
In June 2009, the FASB approved the “FASB Accounting Standards Codification” (“Codification”, “FASB ASC”) as the single source of authoritative generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and created a new Topic 105, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles , in the General Principles and Objective Section of the Codification. Topic 105 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009, and its adoption did not have an impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities – Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)
 
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167, “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)”, which has been codified as an update to FASB ASC Topic 810 which requires ongoing analyses to determine whether an entity’s variable interest gives it a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity (“VIE”), making it the primary beneficiary, based on whether the entity (i) has the power to direct activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance, including whether it has an implicit financial responsibility to ensure the VIE operates as designed, and (ii) has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Enhanced disclosures regarding an entity’s involvement with variable interest entities are also required under the provisions of FASB ASC 810. These requirements are effective January 1, 2010. The adoption of these requirements did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
 
3. Accounts Receivables

The Company’s account receivables at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are summarized as follows:

   
As of
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
  
           
Trade accounts receivables
 
$
2,608,165
   
$
2,551,642
 
Allowances for doubtful accounts
   
(36,245
)
   
(36,239
)
Accounts receivables, net
 
$
2,571,920
   
$
2,515,403
 
 
4. Other Receivables

The Company’s other receivables at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are summarized as follows:

   
As of
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
  
           
Other receivables
 
$
1,829,269
   
$
1,722,206
 
Allowances for doubtful accounts
   
(414,799
)  
   
(414,732
)
Other receivables
 
$
1,414,470
   
$
1,307,474
 

 
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5. Inventories
 
Inventories at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 consists of the following:

  
 
As of
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Marin Fuel
 
$
17,394,374
   
$
13,298,794
 
Other consumables
   
31,650
     
3,736
 
Total
 
$
17,426,024
   
$
13,302,530
 
 
As of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, $5,611,320 and $5,022,679 , respectively, of Dalian Xingyuan’s inventory has been pledged as the collateral for a loan from Shenzhen Development Bank (“SD Bank”).
 
6. Property Plant and Equipment

The Company’s property, plant and equipment at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are summarized as follows:
 
   
As of
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
  
           
Property and buildings
 
$
10,228,190
   
$
10,226,544
 
Laboratory equipment
   
336,466
     
336,412
 
Boiler equipment
   
227,793
     
227,756
 
Marine bunker
   
206,592
     
206,559
 
Transportation vehicles
   
529,471
     
529,386
 
Office equipment
   
34,897
     
34,891
 
Electronic equipment
   
51,066
     
49,895
 
Total
   
11,614,475
     
11,611,443
 
Less: Accumulated depreciation
   
(1,295,840
)
   
(1,170,197
)
Net Value
 
$
10,318,635
   
$
10,441,246
 
 
The depreciation expenses were $125,643 and $51,753 for three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
 
As of March 31, 2010, $1,140,922 of Xingyuan’s property has been pledged as the collateral for a loan from Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (“SPD Bank”).
 
7. Construction in Progress

The Company’s construction in progress at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are summarized as follows:

   
As of
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
  
           
Construction in progress, cost
 
$
935,068
   
$
675,454
 
Less: provision for impairment losses
   
(43,259
)
   
(43,252
)
Total
 
$
891,809
   
$
632,202
 

 
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Construction impairment losses of $43,259 was related to the construction costs incurred during 2007 in Lvshun and Zhuanghe to build a local market network around Dalian City, the Company’s headquarters. The Company terminated the project in 2007 as a result of new opportunity to establish a national market network focusing on the nation’s biggest fishing market neighborhoods, such as Donggang in Liaoning province, Shidao in Shandong province and Zhoushan in Zhejiang province. There is no provision for impairment losses for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and year ended December 31, 2009.
 
The construction projects as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 were constructions to build facilities to expand production capacity in Donggang and Nalian. Balances represent mainly construction expenditures and equipment cost.

The following table states in details about costs incurred as each of the balance sheet date presented:

   
As of
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
  
           
Berth and berth improvement
 
$
437,179
   
$
437,109
 
Oil blending and storage tank
   
454,630
     
195,093
 
Total
 
$
891,809
   
$
632,202
 
 
8. Intangible Assets

   
As of
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
  
           
Land use rights
 
$
2,764,093
   
$
2,763,649
 
Software
   
4,388
     
4,388
 
Total
   
2,768,481
     
2,768,037
 
Less: accumulated amortizations
   
(93,218
)
   
(76,063
)
Intangible assets, net
 
$
2,675,263
   
$
2,691,974
 
 
Nanlian’s land use rights of $2,141,266 have been pledged as collateral for a loan from Baotou Commerce Bank as of March 31, 2010.
 
Donggang Xingyuan’s land use rights of $548,507 have been pledged as collateral for a loan from Shanghai Pudong Development Bank as of March 31, 2010.
 
Amortization expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 were $16,711 and $17,359 respectively.
 
 9. Related Party Transactions
 
The amounts due from related parties were as follows:
 
   
As of
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
  
           
Amount due from An Fengbin
   
-
     
122,667
 
Total
 
$
-
   
$
122,667
 
     
  
     
  
 

 
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In November, 2009 Xingyuan advanced $122,667 to Donggang Aquatic Product Trading Center and Donggang Xingyuan Ship Repair Yard, both companies were under the common control of Mr. An Fengbin. The fund was used to construct facilities in the Donggang port area that would provide marine services to complement the services offered by the Company.  Mr. An Fengbin is personally liable to the Company for these advances.

In March, 2010 Donggang Aquatic Product Trading Center and Donggang Xingyuan Ship Repair Yard repaid the amount in full to the Company.

10. Short Term Loans

   
Interest Rate
               
   
(Per Annum)
     
03-31-10
     
12-31-09
 
Terms
SD Bank
   
5.84
%
 
$
1,462,822
   
$
1,462,587
 
December 9, 2009 – June 9, 2010
SD Bank
   
4.86
%
   
1,901,669
     
1,901,363
 
December 11, 2009 – June 11, 2010
SD Bank
   
4.86
%
   
1,755,386
     
1,755,104
 
December 15, 2009 – June 15, 2010
SPD Bank
   
5.31
%
   
2,194,234
     
2,193,881
 
November 30, 2009 –  July 27, 2010
SPD Bank
   
5.84
%
   
1,023,976
     
1,023,811
 
August 27, 2009 –  July 27, 2010
Baotou Commerce Bank
   
5.84
%
   
1,901,670
     
1,901,363
 
July 22, 2009 – July 22, 2010
                           
Total
         
$
10,239,757
   
$
10,238,109
   
 
Dalian Xingyuan’s inventory of $5,611,320 has been pledged as the collateral for a loan from SD Bank.
 
11. Stock Options

On January 25, 2010, the Company granted non-qualified stock options under the Company’s 2009 Equity Incentive Plan to its Directors. The exercise prices were determined by the Board at the time of grant. The stock options granted become exercisable (“vested”) immediately upon the grant date. Unless earlier terminated, these stock options granted shall expire three years after the grant date.  

The fair value of stock options granted was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:
  
Expected Life
 
Expected
Volatility
   
Dividend Yield
   
Risk Free
Interest Rate
   
Grant Date Fair
Value
 
3 Years
    86.91 %     0 %     1.40 %   $ 3.10  

Expected Life:     The expected life was determined based on the option’s contractual term and employees’ expected early exercise and post-vesting employment termination behavior.

Expected Volatility:           The expected volatility is computed based on the standard deviation of the continuously compounded rate of return of days when the stock price changed over the past four years. Since the Company’s shares were not publicly traded until January 2010, the expected volatility was calculated based on the average volatilities of three comparable publicly listed companies.

Dividend Yield:    The expected dividend yield is zero.  The Company has not paid a dividend and does not anticipate paying dividends in the foreseeable future.

Risk Free Rate:     Risk-free interest rate of 1.4% was used.  The risk-free interest rate was based on U.S. Treasury yields with a remaining term that corresponds to the expected term of the option calculated on the granted date.

 
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Stock compensation expense was recognized based on awards expected to vest.  There was no estimated forfeiture as the Company has a short history of issuing options.  SFAS No. 123R requires forfeiture to be estimated at the time of grant and revised in subsequent periods, if necessary, if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.

The Company granted stock options to purchase an aggregate of 13,125 shares of common stock during the first quarter of 2010.  The Company recognized $40,738 in stock compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  There was no stock compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2009.  There was no unamortized compensation cost related to stock options at March 31, 2010.

The following is a summary of the stock options activity:
   
Number of
Options
Outstanding
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 
Balance at December 31, 2009
    -     $ -  
Granted
    13,125     $ 6.30  
Forfeited
    -     $ -  
Exercised
    -     $ -  
Balance at March 31, 2010
    13,125     $ 6.30  

12. Initial Public Offering

On January 26, 2010, the Company completed its initial public offering of common stock (“IPO”) of 3,134,921 shares of common stock at an offering price of $6.30 per share resulting in net proceeds to the Company of approximately $17.2 million, after deducting offering costs of $2.5 million.

On March 4, 2010 the underwriters of the initial public offering of common stock had exercised their over-allotment option, which resulted in the issuance of an additional 470,238 shares of common stock resulting in net proceeds of $2.6 million to the Company, after deducting offering costs of $227,750.

The combined and consolidated financial statements, including share and per share amounts, include the effects of the IPO because it was completed prior to March 31, 2010. Costs directly associated with the Company’s IPO have been recorded as a reduction of the proceeds received in arriving at the amount to be recorded in additional paid-in capital as of March 31, 2010. The Company filed its initial Form S-1 with the SEC on August 27, 2009 and closed its IPO on March 4, 2010.

13. Restricted Net Assets
 
The Company’s ability to pay dividends is primarily dependent on the Company receiving distributions of funds from its subsidiaries. Relevant PRC statutory laws and regulations permit payments of dividends by the Group’s PRC subsidiary only out of their retained earnings, if any, as determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations. The results of operations reflected in the financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP differ from those reflected in the statutory financial statements of the Company’s subsidiary and VIE.
 
In accordance with the Regulations on Enterprises with Foreign Investment of China and their articles of association, a foreign invested enterprise established in the PRC is required to provide certain statutory reserves, namely general reserve fund, the enterprise expansion fund and staff welfare and bonus fund which are appropriated from net profit as reported in the enterprise’s PRC statutory accounts. A wholly-owned foreign invested enterprise is required to allocate at least 10% of its annual after-tax profit to the general reserve until such reserve has reached 50% of its respective registered capital based on the enterprise’s PRC statutory accounts. Appropriations to the enterprise expansion fund and staff welfare and bonus fund are at the discretion of the board of directors for all foreign invested enterprises. The aforementioned reserves can only be used for specific purposes and are not distributable as cash dividends. Fusheng were established as a wholly-owned foreign invested enterprise and therefore are subject to the above mandated restrictions on distributable profits.

 
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Additionally, in accordance with the Company Law of the PRC, a domestic enterprise is required to provide statutory common reserve at least 10% of its annual after-tax profit until such reserve has reached 50% of its respective registered capital based on the enterprise’s PRC statutory accounts. A domestic enterprise is also required to provide for discretionary surplus reserve, at the discretion of the board of directors, from the profits determined in accordance with the enterprise’s PRC statutory accounts. The aforementioned reserves can only be used for specific purposes and are not distributable as cash dividends. Xingyuan and its subsidiaries were established as domestic invested enterprises and therefore are subject to the above mandated restrictions on distributable profits.
 
As a result of these PRC laws and regulations that require annual appropriations of 10% of after-tax income to be set aside prior to payment of dividends as general reserve fund, the Company’s PRC subsidiary and VIE are restricted in their ability to transfer a portion of their net assets to the Company.
 
Amounts restricted include paid-in capital and statutory reserve funds of the Company’s PRC subsidiary and VIE as determined pursuant to PRC generally accepted accounting principles, totaling approximately US$2,066,000 and US$2,065,000 as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively; therefore in accordance with Rules 504 and 4.08 (e) (3) of Regulation S-X, the condensed parent company only financial statements as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, for each of the years in the period ended March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are disclosed in Note 17.
 
 14. Taxes Payable

Taxes Payable as of March 31, 2010 and 2009 were made up of the followings:

   
March 31, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
Income Tax Payable
    3,344,312       3,248,283  
VAT Payable
    7,579,825       7,504,252  
Other Tax Payable
    145,058       249,180  
Total
    11,069,195       11,001,715  

 Value Added Tax (“VAT”)
 
The Group’s PRC entities are subject to VAT at an effective rate of 17% of the revenues.

Donggang City provided special tax exemptions to the enterprises incorporated in Donggang. Donggang Xingyuan is entitled to enjoy a special 15% tax exemption of its monthly paid VAT as a refund to the Company.
 
Income Taxes
 
Goodwill Rich is subject to income taxes in Hong Kong at the rate of 16.5%.
 
The Group’s PRC entities are subject to Chinese new Enterprise Income Tax(“EIT”) of 25% effective January 1, 2008.  Prior to 2008, the EIT rate was 33%

Donggang Xingyuan was granted a special tax exemption by Donggang City whereby 20% of its paid EIT will be refunded to the Company.

No provision for US tax is made as the Company has no assessable income in the US for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009. The Corporation income tax of US is 35%.

 
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15. Commitment and Contingency
 
Lease Obligation
 
The Company has entered into several tenancy agreements for the lease of storage facilities, offices premises and berth use rights. The Company’s commitment for minimum lease payments under these operating leases for the next five years and thereafter is as follows:

For the year 2010
   
352,393
 
For the year 2011
   
496,753
 
For the year 2012
   
 
For the year 2013
   
 
Thereafter
   
 
Total
 
$
849,146
 
 
Rental expenses, including storage tank leasing charges and office rental charges, were approximately $117,797 and $106,243, for three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, and were charged to the statement of operations as incurred.
 
Share Purchase Agreement
 
In December 2008, the Company entered into a share purchase agreement with Chen Weiwen to purchase its 63% ownership of Xiangshan Yongshinanlian Petroleum Company, according to the foresaid agreement, the Company is bound to pay RMB 8,880,000 (approximately $1.3 million) for the remaining 37% ownership of Nalian to Mr. Chen upon his request after the year of 2010.

Litigation and Claims
 
On January 16, 2008, Xingyuan obtained a judgment in its favor in the sales contract dispute at the trial court level against Yantai Development Zone Fuchang Bunker Co., Ltd. (“Fuchang”). Under this judgment for specific performance, Fuchang is required to deliver approximately 163 tons of marine fuel to Xingyuan within 20 days following the court decision or to pay to Xingyuan a restitution amount of RMB 791,473 (approximately $116,000) plus legal expenses of the lawsuit of RMB 16,510 (approximately $2,400).
 
On May 6, 2008, Xingyuan, obtained a judgment in a contractual dispute in its favor against Dalian Dafangshen Ocean Fishery Co., Ltd. (“Dafangshen”) in the amount of RMB 1,431,487 (approximately $209,000) and the penalty of approximately RMB 1,000,000 (approximately $146,000). Dafangshen did not appeal the judgment and, therefore, the Company intends to collect on this judgment to the full extent permissible under the PRC law.
 
In June 2008, in a separate joint-cooperation contract dispute by and between Dalian Xingyuan and Fuchang, Fuchang obtained a judgment against Dalian Xingyuan following a trial in the amount of RMB1,000,000. On August 15, 2009, the people’s court of first instance formed a new collegial panel and rendered its judgment in favor of Dalian Xingyuan, as a result of which judgment Dalian Xingyuan will not be required to pay the RMB1,000,000 penalty to Fuchang.  Fuchang has appealed the verdict and lost on the appeal with the people’s court, thereby exhausting all of its appeals in this matter. Dalian Xingyuan is in the process of enforcing and collecting upon the judgment in this matter.
 
16. Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated all subsequent events through May 10, 2010, the date these financial statements were issued, and determined that there were no subsequent events or transactions that required recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 
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17. Parent Company Only Condensed Financial Information
 
Condensed Balance Sheets

   
As of
   
March 31,
 
December 31,
   
2010
 
2009
  
       
ASSETS
   
  
     
  
 
Noncurrent assets
   
  
     
  
 
Investment in subsidiaries
   
38,972,264
     
17,572,253
 
Total noncurrent assets
   
38,972,264
     
17,572,253
 
Total assets
 
$
38,972,264
   
$
17,572,253
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
   
  
     
  
 
Commitments and contingencies
   
     
 
Stockholders' equity
   
  
     
  
 
Common stock; par value $0.001; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 9,605,159 and 6,000,000 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 respectively
   
9,605
     
6,000
 
Additional paid in capital
   
29,560,256
     
9,533,619
 
Retained earnings (Deficit)
   
8,934,179
     
7,543,994
 
Other comprehensive income
   
468,224
     
488,640
 
Total stockholders’ equity
   
38,972,264
     
17,572,253
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
38,972,264
   
$
17,572,253
 
 
Condensed Statements of Income:
   
As of
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
  
           
Operating income
           
Equity in profit of subsidiaries & VIE
   
1,390,185
     
1,503,098
 
Net income attributable to the Company
   
1,390,185
     
1,503,098
 
 
Condensed Cash Flow Statements
 
   
As of
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net income
 
$
1,390,185
   
$
1,503,098
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Equity in profit of subsidiaries & VIE
   
(1,390,185
)
   
(1,503,098
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
     
 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
   
     
 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
   
     
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
   
$
 
 
Basis of Presentation
 
For the presentation of the parent company only condensed financial information, the Company records its investment in subsidiaries under the equity method of accounting as prescribed in APB opinion No. 18, “ The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock ”. Such investment is presented on the balance sheet as “Investment in Subsidiaries” and 100% of the subsidiaries profit or loss as “Equity in profit or loss of subsidiaries” on the statement of income.

 
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Item 2.                 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (including the section regarding Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations) contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as well as information relating to Andatee China Marine Fuel Services Corporation that is based on management’s exercise of business judgment and assumptions made by and information currently available to management. Although forward-looking statements in this Quaterly Report reflect the good faith judgment of our management, such statements can only be based on facts and factors currently known by us. Consequently, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in or anticipated by the forward-looking statements. When used in this document and other documents, releases and reports released by us, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “the facts suggest” and words of similar import, are intended to identify any forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These statements reflect our current view of future events and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties as noted below. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. Actual events, transactions and results may materially differ from the anticipated events, transactions or results described in such statements. Although we believe that our expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will materialize. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward looking statements. Other unknown, unidentified or unpredictable factors could materially and adversely impact our future results.  You should read the following discussion and analysis in conjunction with our unaudited financial statements contained in this report , as well as the audited financial statements, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and “Risk Factors” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.  We undertake no obligation and do not intend to update, revise or otherwise publicly release any revisions to our forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of any unanticipated events.
 
Except where the context otherwise requires and for purposes of this Quarterly Report:
 
 
·
the terms “we,” “us,” “our company,” “our” refer to Andatee China Marine Fuel Services Corporation, a Delaware corporation, its subsidiaries Goodwill Rich International Limited and Dalian Fusheng Consulting Co. Ltd., its variable interest entity (VIE), Dalian Xingyuan Marine Bunker Co. Ltd., through which entity we conduct all of our business operations, and the subsidiaries of our VIE entity, which are Donggang Xingyuan Marine Bunker Company Ltd., Xiangshan Yongshinanlian Petrol Company Ltd., and Rongcheng Xinfa Petrol Company Ltd.;
 
 
·
the term “Andatee” refers to Andatee China Marine Fuel Services Corporation, the parent company;
 
 
·
the term Goodwill’’ refers to Goodwill Rich International Limited, a subsidiary of Andatee, which for financial reporting purposes is the predecessor to Andatee; and
 
 
·
“China” and “PRC” refer to the People’s Republic of China, and for the purpose of this Annual Report only, excluding Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau.

 Critical Accounting Policies
 
We prepare financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, which requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in our combined and consolidated financial statements and related notes. We periodically evaluate these estimates and assumptions based on the most recently available information, our own historical experience and various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Since the use of estimates is an integral component of the financial reporting process, actual results could differ from those estimates. We believe the following accounting policies involve the most significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements.

 
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Revenue Recognition
 
We primarily generate revenue from blended products sales to distributors and end users. We also generate revenue from raw materials sales. We consider revenue from the sale of our blended products and raw materials realized or realizable and earned upon meeting all of the following criteria: persuasive evidence of a sale arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the price to the distributor is fixed or determinable, and collectability of payment is reasonably assured. These criteria are met at the time of shipment when the risk of loss passes to the distributor or end user. Revenue represents the invoiced value of sold goods, net of VAT. Our products, all of which are sold in China, are subject to a Chinese VAT at a rate of 17% of the gross sales price or at a rate approved by the Chinese local government. This VAT may be offset by VAT we paid on raw materials and other materials included in the cost of producing the finished product. The VAT amounts paid and available for offset are maintained in our current liabilities.
 
Accounts Receivables
 
During the normal course of business, we extend to some of our customers interest-free unsecured credit for an initial term of 30 - 60 days, depending on a customer’s credit history, as well as local market practices. Our accounts receivable turnover in days for the three months ended March 31 ,2010 and 2009 were 7.8 and 6.2 days, respectively. We review our accounts receivables quarterly and determined the amount of allowances, if any, necessary for doubtful accounts. Historically, we have not had any bad debt write-offs and, as such, we do not provide an arbitrary reserve amount for possible bad debts based upon a percentage of sales or accounts receivable balances. Rather, we review our accounts receivable balances to determine whether specific reserves are required due to such issues as disputed balances with customers, declines in customers’ credit worthiness, or unpaid balances exceeding agreed-upon terms. Based upon the results of these reviews, we determine whether a specific provision should be made to provide a reserve for possible bad debt write-offs.
 
In addition, we also communicate with our customers each month to identify any potential issues and reassess our credit limits and terms with them based on their prior payment history and practice. We also plan to continue building upon our existing relationships and history with each of our customers to assist us in the full and timely collection of outstanding payments.
 
As of March 31, 2010 and 2009, we had outstanding accounts receivable totaling US$2.61million and US$2.08 million, respectively, among which we identified and provided for doubtful debts of US$36,245 and US$176,108, respectively. We believe that the remaining outstanding amounts will be collected pursuant to the terms, conditions, and within the time frames agreed upon between our customers and us primarily due to the enhanced collection measures.
 
During the reported periods, we did not experience any material problems relating to distributor payments and our only bad debt write off, recorded in 2009 and included in other expense, related to certain 2007 advances to suppliers which we determined to be unrecoverable.
 
Assessment of Impairment for Long-lived Assets
 
Our long-lived assets include fixed assets, intangible assets and goodwill. Fixed assets comprise property and buildings, marine bunker, boiler equipment, laboratory equipment, transportation vehicles and other office equipment, and are depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the assets on a straight-line basis. Intangible assets mainly comprise land use right and other finite-lived intangible assets. We amortize the cost of intangible assets over their expected future economic lives. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the net of the fair value of the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and the fair value of liabilities assumed upon the business acquisitions. Goodwill is stated at cost less provision for impairment loss. Management’s judgment is required in the assessment of the economic lives of intangible assets and useful lives of the fixed assets. Based on the existence of one or more indicators of impairment, we measure any impairment of fixed assets, intangible assets and goodwill based on a projected discounted cash flow method using a discount rate determined by our management which is commensurate with the risk inherent in our business model. An impairment charge would be recorded if we determined that the carrying value of fixed assets, intangible assets and goodwill may not be recoverable. Our estimates of future cash flows require significant judgment based on our historical results and anticipated results and are subject to many factors.

 
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Determination of Functional Currencies
 
Our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. The functional currency of Andatee and Goodwill are the U.S. dollar. The functional currency of our PRC subsidiary, our VIE and its subsidiaries in China is the RMB. An entity’s functional currency is the currency of the primary economic environment in which it operates. Normally, that is the currency of the environment in which it primarily generates and expends cash. Management’s judgment is essential in the determination of the functional currency which is made by assessing various indicators, such as cash flows, sales price and market, expenses, financing and inter-company transactions and arrangements. Assets and liabilities of our subsidiary and VIE entities in China are translated into U.S. dollars, our reporting currency, at the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date and revenues and expenses are translated at the current exchange rate in effect during the reporting period. Foreign currency translation adjustments are not included in determining net income for the period but are accumulated in a separate component of consolidated equity on the balance sheet. The accumulated foreign currency translation adjustment as of March 31, 2010 and 2009 was a loss of $20,416 and a gain of $14,179, respectively.

Business and Operations Overview

Andatee China Marine Fuel Services Corporation is a Delaware corporation.  Our executive offices are located in the City of Dalian, a key international shipping hub and international logistics center in North China. Our main offices are located in the city of Dalian, Dalian Ganjingzi District, Dalian Wan Lijiacun, at Unit C, No. 68 West Binhai Road, Xigang District Dalian, China

We carry out all of our business through our Hong Kong subsidiary, Goodwill, and its wholly-owned Chinese subsidiary, Fusheng, and Fusheng’s variable interest entity (VIE), Dalian Xingyuan, and Dalian Xingyuan’s subsidiaries (Dalian Xingyuan and its subsidiaries collectively referred to as the VIE entities).  Through these VIE entities, we are engaging in the production, storage, distribution and wholesale purchases and sales of blended marine fuel oil for cargo and fishing vessels with operations mainly in Liaoning, Shandong and Zhejiang Provinces in People’s Republic of China (PRC).  Our operations in China are conducted through our VIE, Dalian Xingyuan Marine Bunker Company, Ltd. and its three subsidiaries: Donggang Xingyuan Marine Bunker Company, Ltd. (located in Dandong City, Liaoning Province, and established in April 2008 under the laws of the PRC), Xiangshan Yongshi Nanlian Petrol Company, Ltd. (located in Xiangshan City, Zhejiang Province, and established in May 1997 under the laws of the PRC) and Rongcheng Xinfa Petrol Company, Ltd. (located in Rongcheng City, Shandong Province, and established in September 2007 under the laws of the PRC).  We compete by providing our customers value added benefits, such as single-supplier convenience, competitive pricing, logistical support and fuel quality control.

Currently, we sell approximately 57% of our products through distributors and approximately 43% to retail customers. Our products are substitutes for diesel used throughout east coast of China fishing industry by small to medium sized cargo vessels. Our core facilities include storage tanks, berths (the space allotted to a vessel at the wharf), marine fuel pumps, blending facilities and tankers. Our sales network covers major depots along the towns of Dandong, Shidao and Shipu along the east coast of China.

Our marine fuel for cargo vessels is classified as CST180 and CST120; our marine fuel for fishing boats/vessels, - #2 fuel (for engines with 1,800 rpm capacity), #3 fuel (for engines with 1,600 rpm capacity) and #4 fuel (for engines with 1,400 rpm capacity). We also produce blended marine fuel according to customer specifications using our proprietary blending technology. Our own blend of marine diesel oil, #3 fuel and #4 fuel are substitutes for the traditional diesel oil, commonly known as #0 diesel oil, used by most small to medium vessels. We generate virtually all of our revenues from our own brands of blended oil products.

 
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Business Development and Outlook
 
Our overall strategies are to (i) increase our share of retail sales since such sales are less price-sensitive than sales to the distributors, (ii) acquire our own retail facilities to reduce the risk of opportunistic negotiations from our retail customers during periods of volatile oil prices and (iii) build retail points in strategic locations (often close to other, recently acquired locations) to capture a majority of active local markets.

During the first quarter of 2010, crude oil prices fluctuated around $80 a barrel, an average increase of approximately $30 per barrel as compared with the same period in 2009.  Although the PRC economy has been gaining its momentum slightly in the first quarter of 2010, the economic outcome for the fishing industry in the same period was challenging and disappointing. During February and March 2010, due to colder water temperature, the fishing activities in Donggang, Shandong and Zhejiang areas and provinces decreased significantly, which, in turn, resulted in the decreased demand for our products as compared with the same period during the previous year.

However, the revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2010 has increased by 18% to $29.8 million as compared with the same period in 2009 despite the fact that the sales volume has decreased by 14% to 47,000 ton. This is mainly due to the rise of the average marine fuel product price and the increase in revenue from retail customers. In the first quarter of 2010, 44% of our sales were to retail customers as compared with 36% in 2009.

We believe that by improving our retail sales and distribution channels will generate stable gross margins which, in turn, will offset the pressure imposed on our profit margin by crude oil price downturn. We believe that higher retail sales and closer ties with our end users as well as wider distribution network are at the core of our strength and business viability going forward. We intend to (i) control more facilities closer to end markets, through business acquisitions, partner cooperation, building local platform for our products and added-value services, which would enhance the brand awareness of the “Xingyuan” brand and (ii) expand our product line and upgrade production facilities to explore the increasing markets opportunities and increase our share in retail market.
 
We maintained gross profit margins of 12.0% and 11.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. We had revenues of US$29.8 million and US$25.2 million and net income attributable to our shareholders of US$1.4 million and US$1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  This is mainly due to lower revenues and higher general and administrative expenses in the subject period.
 
Principal Factors Affecting our Financial Performance
 
We believe that the following factors will continue to affect our financial performance:
 
 
Increasing demand for blended marine fuel - The increasing demand for blended marine fuel has a positive impact on our financial position. The strong growth in the blended marine fuel industry since 2002 has been driven by several factors, including, among others, steady population growth in the PRC, improvements in the living standards, national energy conservation efforts.

 
Expansion of our sources of supply, production capacity and sales network - To meet the increasing demand for our products, we need to expand our sources of supply and production capacity. We plan to make capital improvements in our existing production facilities, which would improve both their efficiency and capacity. In the short-run, we intend to increase our investment in our reliable supply network, personnel training, information technology applications and logistic system upgrades.

 
Fluctuations in Crude Oil Price - We use oil refinery by-products as raw materials for our production. The recent increase in oil prices had a direct impact on the price we pay for these products. However, we mitigated this in the short-term by increasing the price of our products and passing the entirety of the increase to our customers.

 
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 Results of Operations
 
Comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
 
Revenue
 
Our revenue increased by US$4.5 million, or 18.0%, from US$25.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009 to US$29.8 million for three months ended March 31, 2010.  The increase in our revenues was the result of increased retail sales due to the expansion of our sales network and higher average international crude oil price. The portion of retail sales in our total revenues had increased to 44% for the first quarter of 2010 from 36% for the first quarter of 2009. During the three months ended March 31, 2010 the international oil prices stayed around the level of $80 per barrel in comparison to average oil price of $48 per barrel in the first quarter of 2009.

Our overall sales volume decreased by 14% or 8,000 tons, from 55,000 tons for the three months period ended March 31, 2009 to 47,000 tons for the three months period ended March 31, 2010. During the first quarter of 2010, cold weather hit across Donggang and Shipu ports which account for 80% of our total sales; fishing vessels had to cut back on their working hours which, in turn, resulted in less demand for our fuel products.

However, since we have been focusing more on the retail sales that yield higher gross profit margins and stable market share, we were able to compensate the decrease in sales volume with higher sale prices.

For the three months ended March 31, 2010, 2# marine fuel represented 10.2% of our sales, 3# marine fuel represented 10.0% of our sales, 4# marine fuel represented 66.5% of our sales, 180CST represented 6.9% of our sales and 120CST represented 6.3% of our sales. In 2009, 2# marine fuel represented 9.0% of our sales; 3# marine fuel represented 6.2% of our sales, 4# marine fuel represented 55.9% of our sales, 180CST represented16.2% of our sales and 120CST represented12.6% of our sales.
 
Cost of Revenue
 
Our cost of revenues increased by US$4.0 million, or 17.8%, from US$22.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009 to US$26.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 due to higher sales revenues.

However, as a percentage of revenues, the cost of revenues actually decreased slightly from 88.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2009 to 87.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2010. The decrease was primarily due to the measures taken by us to control the cost of raw materials, including, among others, closer relationships with our raw material suppliers and improved knowledge of oil substitutes and markets for such substitutes which allowed us to react promptly to changes in material supplies.

 Gross Profit
 
As a result of the efforts discussed above, our gross profit increased by US$0.6 million, or 19.3%, to US$3.6 million for the first quarter of 2010 as compared to US$3.0 million in 2009. As a percentage of revenues, our gross profit margin increased from 11.9% for the first quarter of 2009 as compared to 12.0% for 2010. The increase in our gross profit percentage results primarily from an increase in the sale of products with higher gross profit margin. As the result of our expansion or acquisition of retail distribution facilities in Xinfa and Nanlian, our sales to retail customers, which generally carry a higher gross profit margin, increased from 36% of total sales for the first quarter of 2009 to 44% of sales in the first quarter of 2010.
 
Selling Expenses
 
Selling expenses decreased by US$82,021, or 10%, from US$0.82 million for the first quarter of 2009 to US$0.74 million in 2010. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in sales employees’ compensation and other promotional expenses in Donggang and Shipu areas. As a percentage of revenues, selling expenses decreased from 3.25% for the first quarter of 2009 to 2.47% for 2010.

 
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General and Administrative Expenses
 
General and administrative expenses increased by US$0.4 million, or 217.8%, from US$0.2 million for the first quarter of 2009 to US$0.6 million for the first quarter of 2010. The increase was primarily due to increased professional and other various expenses associated with maintaining the public company status in the United States.  As a percentage of revenues, general and administrative expenses increased from 0.8% for the first quarter 2009 to 2.1% for the first quarter of 2010.
 
Operating Income
 
As a result of the factors discussed above, our operating income increased by US$0.2 million, or 11.74%, from US$2.0 million for the first quarter of 2009 to US$2.22 million for the first quarter of 2009. As a percentage of revenues, our operating income decreased from 7.87% for the first quarter of 2009 to 7.45% for the first quarter of 2010.
 
Interest Expense
 
 Interest expense incurred in the first quarter of 2010 was US$120,464, and in the same period of 2009, we generated an income of US$24,560. The increase in interest expense was the result of increase in the level of our loan financing.

Provision for Income Taxes

Provision for income taxes increased US$0.1 million, or 11.8%, from US$0.5 million for the first quarter of 2009 to US$0.6 million for the first quarter of 2010. This increase in the provision for income taxes was primarily attributable to the increase in our pre-tax income by 4.4% over 2009. Our effective tax rates were 27.0% in 2010 and 25.2% in 2009.
 
Net Income
 
As a result of the foregoing, net income decreased by US$59,932, or 4.1%, from US$1.5 million for the first quarter of 2009 to US$1.4 million for the first quarter of 2010.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
We believe our ability to generate cash from operating activities is one of our fundamental financial strengths. In addition to cash from operating activities, we also maintain a revolving loan arrangement with Shenzhen Development Bank Co., Ltd., as discussed below, for our capital requirements.  Our future capital expenditures will include building new fueling facilities, improving and upgrading our existing production facilities, expanding product lines, research and development capabilities, and making acquisitions as we deem appropriate.
 
We estimate $8.1 million will be needed in 2010 to fund the construction projects for new manufacturing facilities and the improvement and upgrades of our existing manufacturing facilities. In addition, we intend to reserve approximately $5.3 million for future acquisitions.

On January 26, 2010, the Company completed its initial public offering of common stock (“IPO”) of 3,134,921 shares of common stock at an offering price of $6.30 per share resulting in net proceeds to the Company of approximately $17.2 million, after deducting offering costs of $2.5 million. On March 4, 2010 the underwriters of the initial public offering of common stock had exercised their over-allotment option, which resulted in the issuance of an additional 470,238 shares of common stock. The Company received proceeds of another $2.6 million, net of offering costs of $227,750.

We believe that the net proceeds of approximately $20 million from our IPO, together with our cash flow from operating activities and bank borrowings, will be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash requirements for the next 12 months. If we need additional cash, we may seek to raise capital either through the issuance of stock or increase our borrowing level with our lender.

 
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We maintain a revolving line of credit with Shenzhen Development Bank Co., Ltd. in the amount of up to RMB60 million (US$8.6 million). The term of the loan is six months at the interest rate of 5.84% per annum. The loan agreement contemplates a 50% penalty interest in the event of our failure to repay the note in a timely manner. As of March 31, 2010, our borrowing on this line of credit is approximately RMB35 million (approximately US$5.1 million).

As of March 31, 2010, we had cash of US$21.24 million in our bank accounts and a working capital surplus of $25.4 million. The increase in our cash balance as at March 31, 2010 reflects proceeds received from a successful IPO of $20 million.  Regarding our current level of borrowing, see the discussion below on our existing short-term notes. There is no seasonal fluctuation in our borrowing requirements.

The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the periods indicated:
 
   
As of March 31,
 
  
 
2010
   
2009
 
Cash flow data:
   
 
      
  
  
Net cash provided by (used in)  operating activities
   
(126,427
   
3,355,718
 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(139,972
   
(2,266,516
Net cash  provided by (used in) financing activities
   
19,989,504
     
(584,233
 )
Effect of exchange rate on cash
   
(18,855
   
6,257
 
Net changes in cash
   
19,704,250
     
511,226
 
Cash at beginning of period
   
1,539,009
     
4,923,913
 
Cash at end of period
   
21,243,259
     
5,435,139
 
 
Operating Activities
 
Net cash used in operating activities for three months ended March 31, 2010 was US$0.1 million, which was primarily as a result of the following factors: (1) net income of US$1.4 million, (2) an increase in accounts receivable of US$56,523 as a result of increased revenue and the retail ratio, (3) an increase in inventories of US$4.1 million resulting from inventory rebuilding in order to meet increasing demand, as discussed below, (4) a decrease in advances to suppliers of $0.3 million, (5) a decrease in other receivables of US$0.1 million, (6) an increase in advance from customers of US$1.3 million due to increased revenue, (7) an increase in accounts payable of US$0.2 million in line with increased purchasing, and (8) an increase in other payable of US$0.5 million.
 
The increase in our inventories at March 31, 2010 reflects both our increased sales and inventories established to meet the requirements of coming peak selling season in the second quarter of 2010. Normally, the revenue generated in the second quarter of a year accounts for over 25% of our total sales for a year.
 
Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2009 was US$3.4 million, which was primarily attributable to the following factors: (1) net income of US$1.5 million; (2) an increase in accounts receivables of US$0.4 million due to increased revenues; (3) an increase in inventories of US$1.6 million resulting from the rebuilding of inventory to meet the growing demand along the recovery of the economy, (4) a decrease in other receivables of US$1.3 million, (5) a decrease in advances to suppliers of US$10,701 and decrease in accounts payable of US$2.0 million, (6) an increase in tax payable of US$1.2 million as a result of increased revenues, and (7) an increase in other payables of US$0.2 million.

Investing Activities
 
Cash used in investing activities was US$0.11 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010, which was attributable to (1) expenditures in construction projects of US$0.3 million to expand the production capacity in Donggang, Liaoning province and Nanlian, Zhejiang province; (2) expenditures in purchase of property and equipment of US$3,032, and (3) collection of related party receivables of $0.1 million.
 
Net cash used in investing activities was US$2.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009, which was primary attributable to (1) consideration paid for acquisition of Xiangshan Nanlian of US$2.2 million, (2) expenditures in construction projects of US1.52 million to expand the production capacity in Donggang, Liaoning province and Nanlian, Zhejiang province; (3) expenditures in purchase of property and equipment of US$2,892, and (4) collection of related party receivables of $1.5 million.

 
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Financing Activities
 
Cash provided by financing activities was $20 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010. It consists of capital contributions from shareholders, borrowings from and repayments to our short-term notes and proceeds from our IPO.
 
Net cash used in financing activities was US$0.6 million in the first quarter of 2009 which is primary attributable to repayment of bank loans of US$0.6 million.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
 
Inflation
 
The amounts presented in the financial statements do not provide for the effect of inflation on our operations or financial position. The net operating losses shown would be greater than reported if the effects of inflation were reflected either by charging operations with amounts that represent replacement costs or by using other inflation adjustments.
 
Item 3.                 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
Interest Rate Risk
 
We are exposed to interest rate risk due primarily to our short-term notes. Although the interest rates on our short-term notes are fixed during their respective terms, the terms are typically 12 months or less and interest rates are subject to change upon renewal. The interest rates on our short-term notes are determined by reference to the benchmark interest rates set by the People’s Bank of China, or the PBOC. Since April 28, 2006, the PBOC has increased the benchmark interest rate of RMB bank notes with a term of 6 to 12 months 12 times, seven consecutive increases followed by five consecutive decreases, by 0.27% on most occasions. As a result, from 2006 to the three months ended March 31, 2009, the benchmark interest rate for these RMB bank notes increased from 5.85% to 7.47% then decreased to 5.31% and the interest rate applicable to us increased from 6.696% to 8.217% then decreased to 5.841% over the same period. Any future increase in the PBOC’s benchmark interest rate will result in an increase in our interest expenses. A 1.0% increase in the annual interest rates for all of our credit facilities as of March 31, 2010 would decrease income from continuing operations before income taxes by approximately RMB142,500($20,845) for the quarter ended March 31, 2010. We monitor interest rates in conjunction with our cash requirements to determine the appropriate level of debt balances relative to other sources of funds. We have not entered into any hedging transactions in an effort to reduce our exposure to interest rate risk.
 
Foreign Exchange Rate Risk
 
Although the conversion of the RMB is highly regulated in China, the value of the RMB against the value of the U.S. dollar (or any other currency) may fluctuate and be affected by, among other things, changes in China’s political and economic conditions. Under the currency policy in effect in China today, the RMB is permitted to fluctuate in value within a narrow band against a basket of certain foreign currencies. China is currently under significant international pressures to liberalize this currency policy, and if such liberalization occur, the value of the RMB could appreciate or depreciate against the U.S. dollar.
 
While our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar, to date all of our revenue and expenses are denominated in RMB and the majority of our assets and liabilities are denominated in RMB. As a result, we are exposed to foreign exchange risk as our revenues and results of operations may be affected by fluctuations in the exchange rate between U.S. dollar and RMB. If the RMB depreciates against the U.S. dollar, the value of our RMB revenues and assets as expressed in our U.S. dollar financial statements will decline. The fluctuations in the exchange rate would affect our financial results translated in U.S. dollar terms without giving effect to any underlying change in our business or results of operations.

 
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In addition, fluctuations in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the RMB will affect the relative purchasing power of the proceeds from this offering, our balance sheet and our financial results in U.S. dollars following this offering. For example, to the extent that we need to convert U.S. dollars received in this offering into RMB for our operations, appreciation of the RMB against the U.S. dollar would have an adverse effect on the RMB amount that we receive from the conversion. Assuming we were to convert the net proceeds received in this offering into RMB, a 1.0% increase in the value of the RMB against the U.S. dollar would decrease the amount of RMB we receive by RMB million. Conversely, if we decide to convert our RMB into U.S. dollars for the purpose of business purposes, appreciation of the U.S. dollar against the RMB would have a negative effect on the U.S. dollar amount available to us. Since our exposure to foreign exchange risks is limited, we have not used any forward contracts or currency borrowings to hedge our exposure and do not currently intend to do so.
 
The following table sets forth the noon buying rates for U.S. dollars in effect in New York City for cable transfers of Renminbi as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, for the periods indicated.
   
Renminbi per U.S. Dollar Noon Buying Rate
       
   
Average(1)
   
High
   
Low
   
Period-End
 
Year ended December 31,
                       
2004(1)
   
8.2768
     
8.2774
     
8.2764
     
8.2765
 
2005(1)
   
8.1826
     
8.2765
     
8.0702
     
8.0702
 
2006(1)
   
7.9579
     
8.0702
     
7.8041
     
7.8041
 
2007(1)
   
7.5806
     
7.8127
     
7.2946
     
7.2946
 
2008(1)
   
6.9193
     
7.2946
     
6.7800
     
6.8225
 
2009(1)(2)
   
6.8408
     
6.8430
     
6.7880
     
6.8372
 
For the months of
                               
January 2010
   
6.8346
     
6.8295
     
6.7836
     
6.8369
 
February 2010
   
6.8376
     
6.8336
     
6.7941
     
6.8367
 
March 2010
   
6.8359
     
6.8268
     
6.8136
     
6.8361
 
April 2010
   
6.8328
     
6.8280
     
6.7471
     
6.8358
 
May 2010(2)
   
6.8361
     
6.8171
     
6.8150
     
6.8357
 
(1)  The average rate of exchange is calculated using the average of the exchange rates on the last day of each (1) month during the period.
  
(2)  Through May 9, 2010.
    
Our business is primarily conducted in China and all of our revenues are denominated in Renminbi. This report contains translations of Renminbi amounts into U.S. dollars at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from Renminbi to U.S. dollars were made at the noon buying rate in New York City for cable transfers in Renminbi per U.S. dollar as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. On May 9, 2010, the noon buying rate was approximately RMB6.8357 to $1.00. No representation is made that the Renminbi amounts referred to in this report could have been or could be converted into U.S. dollars at any particular rate or at all.  Since July 2005, the Renminbi has not been pegged solely to the U.S. dollar. Instead, it is pegged against a basket of currencies, determined by the People’s Bank of China, against which it can rise or fall by as much as 0.5% each day. The Renminbi may appreciate or depreciate significantly in value against the U.S. dollar in the future.
 
Item 4T.              Controls and Procedures
 
As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (the “Certifying Officers”), the Company conducted an evaluation of its disclosure controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, the Certifying Officers have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2010.
 
There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the most recently completed fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 
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PART II
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.                 Legal Proceedings
 
From time to time, we may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of our operations. At present, the Company is not engaged in or the subject of any material pending legal proceedings.
 
Item 1A.              Risk Factors
 
There were no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
Item 2.                 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
The Company issued no unregistered securities during the three months ended March 31, 2010. Nor did the Company repurchase any of its equity securities during the same fiscal period.
 
Item 3.                 Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
None.
 
Item 4.                 Reserved.
 
Item 5.                 Other Information
 
None.
 
Item 6.                 Exhibits
 
The exhibits listed in the accompanying Exhibit Index are furnished as part of this report.

 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements 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.

 
Andatee China Marine Fuel Services Corporaiton
     
Date: May 14, 2010
By:  
/s/ An Fengbin
   
An Fengbin
   
President, Chief Executive Officer
   
(Principal Executive Officer)
     
Date: May 14, 2010
By:
/s/ Wen Tong
   
Wen Tong,
   
Chief Financial Officer
   
(Princial Financial Officer)

 
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EXHIBIT INDEX

Number
 
Exhibit Table
     
3.1(i)
 
Certificate of Incorporation(1).
     
3.1.1(i)
 
Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation(1).
     
3.1(ii)
 
By-Laws(1).
     
31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the SOX of 2002.
     
31.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the SOX of 2002.
     
32.1
 
Certificate of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C.ss.1350.
     
32.2
 
Certificate of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C.ss.1350.
 
(1)           Incorporated by reference to the exhibit with the same number to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (SEC File No. 333-161577) effective as of January 25, 2010.

 
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