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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
þ
Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011

¨
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 001-15931


SinoCoking Coal and Coke Chemical Industries, Inc.
(Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter)
 
Florida
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or
organization)
65-0420146 
(I.R.S. employer identification number)
 
Kuanggong Road and Tiyu Road 10th Floor,
Chengshi Xin Yong She, Tiyu Road, Xinhua District,
Pingdingshan, Henan Province, China 467000
 (Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
 
+86-3752882999
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the  Act: Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the  Act: None
 
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 þ   No ¨
 
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 ¨ No ¨

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 (Check one):
 
 
Large Accelerated Filer ¨
Accelerated Filer                   ¨
 
Non-accelerated filer    ¨
Smaller reporting company   þ
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).  Yes ¨   No þ
 
As of May 12, 2011, the Registrant had 21,087,645 shares of common stock outstanding. 
 
 
 

 
 
SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
FORM 10-Q
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
  
 
Page
Number
   
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
3
   
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
4
     
Item 1.
Financial Statements
4
     
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2011 (unaudited) and June 30, 2010
4
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Income and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)
5
     
 
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity
6
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)
7
     
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
8
     
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
40
     
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
49
     
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
49
     
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
51
     
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
51
     
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
51
     
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
51
     
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
51
     
Item 4.
Reserved
51
     
Item 5.
Other Information
51
     
Item 6.
Exhibits
51
     
SIGNATURES
55
  
 
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
All statements contained in this report, other than statements of historical facts, that address future activities, events or developments, are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements containing the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “project,” “may,” “might,” “will” and words of similar import.  These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our experience and our assessment of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments as well as other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances.  Whether actual results will conform to the expectations and predictions of management, however, is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially.  Such risks are in the section entitled “Risk Factors” beginning on page 21 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2010 filed with the SEC on September 29, 2010.
 
           Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this report are qualified by these cautionary statements, and there can be no assurance that the actual results anticipated by management will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to or effects on our business operations.
   
 
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ITEM 1.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

   
March 31,
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
ASSETS
           
             
CURRENT ASSETS
           
Cash
  $ 5,122,863     $ 17,403,008  
Restricted cash
    19,297,500       22,902,000  
Loans receivable
    2,075,125       2,513,308  
Notes receivable
    3,048,700       1,045,830  
Accounts receivable, trade, net
    15,836,081       5,304,684  
Other receivables
    3,307,921       479,121  
Other receivables - related parties
    -       477,052  
Inventories
    7,419,285       2,261,816  
Advances to suppliers
    5,136,004       4,995,703  
Total current assets
    61,243,479       57,382,522  
                 
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net
    27,591,252       20,930,413  
                 
OTHER ASSETS
               
Prepayments for land use rights
    8,852,625       5,074,485  
Prepayments for mine acquisitions
    17,406,705       8,858,398  
Prepayments for construction of new operating plant
    7,919,053       17,303,883  
Intangible - land use rights, net
    1,909,286       1,892,292  
Intangible - mineral rights, net
    1,576,441       2,629,437  
Long-term investment
    1,220,000       -  
Other assets
    116,083       103,110  
Total other assets
    39,000,193       35,861,605  
                 
Total assets
  $ 127,834,924     $ 114,174,540  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
CURRENT LIABILITIES
               
Accounts payable, trade
  $ 433,107     $ 291,750  
Notes payable
    -       2,946,000  
Short term loans - bank
    15,250,000       14,730,000  
Short term loans - others
    -       515,550  
Other payables and accrued liabilities
    591,180       1,433,121  
Other payables - related party
    380,622       51,381  
Customer deposits
    158,252       106,830  
Taxes payable
    1,646,746       1,229,019  
Total current liabilities
    18,459,907       21,303,651  
                 
OTHER LIABILITIES
               
Warrant derivative liability
    15,041,496       30,436,087  
Total other liabilities
    15,041,496       30,436,087  
                 
Total liabilities
    33,501,403       51,739,738  
                 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
               
                 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Common shares, $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 authorized,
               
21,090,948 and 20,871,192 issued and outstanding as of
               
March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010, respectively
    21,091       20,871  
Additional paid-in capital
    3,442,083       67,269  
Statutory reserves
    2,049,654       1,837,395  
Retained earnings
    85,004,442       59,373,726  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    3,816,251       1,135,541  
Total shareholders' equity
    94,333,521       62,434,802  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
               
    $ 127,834,924     $ 114,174,540  
 
 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)

   
For the three months ended
   
For the nine months ended
 
   
March 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
                         
REVENUE
  $ 19,872,461     $ 15,247,494     $ 49,626,255     $ 48,140,913  
                                 
COST OF REVENUE
    12,636,751       9,605,889       30,635,815       27,411,765  
                                 
GROSS PROFIT
    7,235,710       5,641,605       18,990,440       20,729,148  
                                 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
                               
Selling
    75,894       96,549       231,808       400,544  
General and administrative
    870,284       1,369,063       2,541,924       1,823,661  
Total operating expenses
    946,178       1,465,612       2,773,732       2,224,205  
                                 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
    6,289,532       4,175,993       16,216,708       18,504,943  
                                 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
                               
Finance expense, net
    (119,311 )     (8,666 )     (689,367 )     (124,629 )
Other income (expense), net
    (542 )     109,980       (109,929 )     109,791  
Change in fair value of warrants
    12,191,235       (39,869,662 )     13,663,378       (39,869,662 )
Total other income (expense), net
    12,071,382       (39,768,348 )     12,864,082       (39,884,500 )
                                 
INCOME(LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    18,360,914       (35,592,355 )     29,080,790       (21,379,557 )
                                 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
    1,222,473       1,283,907       3,450,074       4,213,029  
                                 
NET INCOME (LOSS)
    17,138,441       (36,876,262 )     25,630,716       (25,592,586 )
                                 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
                               
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    2,680,710       29,304       2,680,710       81,976  
                                 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
  $ 19,819,151     $ (36,846,958 )   $ 28,311,426     $ (25,510,610 )
                                 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARE
                               
Basic
    21,043,206       15,441,258       20,927,453       14,086,729  
Diluted
    21,057,332       15,441,258       20,941,252       14,086,729  
                                 
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
                               
Basic
  $ 0.81     $ (2.39 )   $ 1.22     $ (1.82 )
Diluted
  $ 0.81     $ (2.39 )   $ 1.22     $ (1.82 )
 
 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

                                  
Accumulated
       
               
Additional
   
Retained earnings
   
other
       
   
Common Share
   
paid-in
   
Statutory
         
comprehensive
       
   
Shares
   
Par Value
   
capital
   
reserves
   
Unrestricted
   
income
   
Total
 
BALANCE, June 30, 2009
    13,117,952     $ 13,118     $ 3,531,959     $ 1,127,710     $ 29,754,451     $ 779,804     $ 35,207,042  
                                                         
Shares and warrants issued in reverse merger recapitalization
    405,710       406       (406 )                             -  
Shares and warrants sold for cash
    7,344,935       7,345       44,062,265                               44,069,610  
Offering costs related to shares and warrants sold
                    (12,015,273 )                             (12,015,273 )
Warrants issued reclassified to derivative liability
                    (35,578,543 )             (8,491,067 )             (44,069,610 )
Cumulative effect of reclassification of existing warrants
                                    (631,002 )             (631,002 )
Fractional shares due to the one-for-twenty reverse split
    2,595       2       (2 )                             -  
Net income
                                    (25,592,586 )             (25,592,586 )
Adjustment of statutory reserve
                            594,731       (594,731 )             -  
Foreign currency translation adjustments
                                            81,976       81,976  
                                                         
BALANCE, March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)
    20,871,192     $ 20,871     $ -     $ 1,722,441     $ (5,554,935 )   $ 861,780     $ (2,949,843 )
                                                         
Net income
                                    64,527,083               64,527,083  
Adjustment of statutory reserve
                            114,954       401,578               516,532  
Imputed interests on loans from related parties waived
                    67,269                               67,269  
Foreign currency translation adjustments
                                            273,761       273,761  
                                                         
BALANCE, June 30, 2010
    20,871,192     $ 20,871     $ 67,269     $ 1,837,395     $ 59,373,726     $ 1,135,541     $ 62,434,802  
                                                         
Warrants exercised - cash proceeds
    219,756       220       1,318,316                               1,318,536  
Warrants exercised - derivative value
                    2,056,498                               2,056,498  
Net income
                                    25,630,716               25,630,716  
Adjustment of statutory reserve
                            212,259                       212,259  
Foreign currency translation adjustments
                                            2,680,710       2,680,710  
                                                         
BALANCE, March 31, 2011 (Unaudited)
    21,090,948     $ 21,091     $ 3,442,083     $ 2,049,654     $ 85,004,442     $ 3,816,251     $ 94,333,521  
 
 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

   
For the nine months ended
 
   
March 31, 2011
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net income (loss)
  $ 25,630,716     $ (25,592,586 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash
               
(used in) provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation
    1,074,925       1,924,036  
Amortization and depletion
    1,175,244       2,086,470  
Bad debt expense
    31,479       -  
Change in fair value of warrants
    (13,663,378 )     39,869,662  
Warrants granted for service
    325,285       -  
Reservation of mine maintenance fee
    212,259       -  
Change in operating assets and liabilities
               
Notes receivable
    (1,932,432 )     (2,268,574 )
Accounts receivable, trade
    (10,167,772 )     (838,340 )
Other receivables
    (1,974,874 )     (2,455,188 )
Other receivables - related party
    -       30,400  
Inventories
    (4,991,051 )     (3,275,383 )
Advances to suppliers
    26,108       3,687,493  
Accounts payable, trade
    137,638       (82,926 )
Other payables and accrued liabilities
    (876,867 )     91,788  
Customer deposits
    46,838       (1,956,041 )
Taxes payable
    367,959       (1,019,987 )
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
    (4,577,923 )     10,200,824  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Principal of loans receivable
    (2,056,795 )     -  
Repayment of loans receivable
    2,513,308       -  
Long-term investment
    (1,199,200 )     -  
Payments on equipment and construction-in-progress
    (2,022,663 )     (3,157,908 )
Prepayments on construction-in-progress
    (515,607 )     (15,883,831 )
Refunds of construction prepayments
    4,646,900       -  
Prepayments on land use rights
    (3,537,640 )     -  
Prepayments on mine acquisitions
    (8,095,177 )     -  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (10,266,874 )     (19,041,739 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Change in restricted cash
    3,747,500       -  
Cash proceeds from sale of common stock and warrants
    -       44,069,610  
Cash proceeds from exercise of warrants
    1,318,536       -  
Cash offering cost related to common stock
    -       (2,263,391 )
Repayments of notes payables
    (22,485,000 )     -  
Proceeds from notes payables
    19,487,000          
Repayments of short-term loans
    (524,650 )     (2,808,156 )
Payments to related parties
    -       (33,878 )
Proceeds from related parties
    800,780       -  
Net cash provided by financing activities
    2,344,166       38,964,185  
                 
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE ON CASH
    220,486       24,085  
                 
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH
    (12,280,145 )     30,147,355  
                 
CASH, beginning of period
    17,403,008       278,399  
                 
CASH, end of period
  $ 5,122,863     $ 30,425,754  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
               
Cash paid for income tax
  $ 3,033,071     $ 4,425,065  
Cash paid for interest expense, net of capitalized interest
  $ 393,933     $ 106,789  
   
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS OF INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Warrants issued for placement agent fee
  $ -     $ 9,751,882  
Reclassification of derivative liability to equity related to exercise of warrants
  $ 2,056,498     $ -  
Construction-in-progress acquired with prepayments made in prior period
  $ 4,873,249     $ 2,455,508  
 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

Note 1 – Nature of business and organization

SinoCoking Coal and Coke Chemical Industries, Inc. (“SinoCoking” or the “Company”) was organized on September 30, 1996, under the laws of the State of Florida as “J.B. Financial Services, Inc.” On July 19, 1999, the Company changed its name to “Ableauctions.com, Inc.” On February 5, 2010, in connection with a share exchange transaction as described below, the Company changed its name to “SinoCoking Coal and Coke Chemical Industries, Inc.”
 
On February 5, 2010, the Company completed a share exchange transaction with Top Favour Limited (“Top Favour (BVI)”), and Top Favour (BVI) became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. In connection with the closing of the share exchange transaction, all of the assets and liabilities of Ableauction.com, Inc.’s former business had been transferred to a liquidating trust, including the capital stock of its former subsidiaries. After the share exchange transaction, Top Favour (BVI)’s shareholders owned approximately 97% of the issued and outstanding shares. The management members of Top Favour (BVI) became the directors and officers of the Company. The share exchange transaction was accounted for as a reverse acquisition and recapitalization and as a result, the consolidated financial statements of the Company (the legal acquirer) is, in substance, those of Top Favour (BVI) (the accounting acquirer), with the assets and liabilities, and revenues and expenses, of the Company being included effective from the date of the share exchange transaction. As the share exchange transaction was accounted for as a reverse acquisition and recapitalization, there was no gain or loss recognized on the transaction. The historical financial statements for periods prior to February 5, 2010 are those of Top Favour (BVI) except that the equity section and earnings per share have been retroactively restated to reflect the reverse acquisition (Note 3).

Top Favour (BVI) was incorporated in the British Virgin Islands on July 2, 2008.  Top Favour (BVI) owns 100% of Pingdingshan Hongyuan Energy Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd. (“Hongyuan”), which was formed on March 18, 2009, with registered capital of $3,000,000 under the laws of the People’s Republic of China (“PRC” or “China”). Through contractual arrangements (Note 2), Hongyuan controls Henan Pingdingshan Hongli Coal & Coking Co., Ltd., (“Hongli”), a PRC company formed on June 5, 1996 with registered capital of $1,055,248 or 8,080,000 Renminbi (“RMB”). As of March 31, 2011, Hongli had a branch, Baofeng Coking Factory (“Baofeng Coking”), as well as two subsidiaries and a company under its control as follows:
 
 
·
Baofeng Hongchang Coal, Ltd. (“Hongchang Coal”), a PRC company formed on July 19, 2007 with registered capital of $396,000 (RMB 3,000,000)  and wholly-owned by Hongli;
 
·
Baofeng Hongguang Power Co., Ltd. (“Hongguang Power”), a PRC company formed on August 1, 2006 with registered capital of $2,756,600 (RMB 22,000,000)  and wholly-owned by Hongli; and
 
·
Zhonghong Energy Investment Company (“Zhonghong”), a PRC company formed on December 30, 2010 with registered capital of $1,500,000 (RMB 10,010,000), of which $455,100 (RMB 3,000,000) has been paid and the remaining due by December 20, 2015. The equity interests of Zhonghong are held by three nominees on behalf of Hongli pursuant to share entrustment agreements.
  
 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

The Company’s business operations consist of producing and selling coke products, coking by-products, coal products, and coal gas-generated electricity in the PRC. Presently, coking related activities are carried out by Baofeng Coking, coal related activities by Hongchang Coal, and electricity generation by Hongguang Power. However, it is the Company’s intention to transfer all coal related activities to a joint-venture between Zhonghong and Henan Province Coal Seam Gas Development and Utilization Co., Ltd., (Note 27). As of March 31, 2011, the transfer of the Company’s coal related activities to the joint-venture had not been carried out.

Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of presentation

Management has included all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary to give a fair presentation of operating results for the periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with information included in the 2010 annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010.

Principles of consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiaries – Top Favour (BVI) and Hongyuan, and its variable interest entities (VIEs) – Hongli and its subsidiaries, and Zhonghong. All significant inter-company transactions and balances between the Company, its subsidiaries and VIEs are eliminated upon consolidation.

In accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board's (FASB) accounting standard for consolidation of variable interest entities, VIEs are generally entities that lack sufficient equity to finance their activities without additional financial support from other parties or whose equity holders lack adequate decision making ability. All VIEs with which the Company is involved must be evaluated to determine the primary beneficiary of the risks and rewards of the VIE. The primary beneficiary is required to consolidate the VIE for financial reporting purposes. As a result of the contractual arrangements described below, the Company, through Hongyuan, is obligated to absorb a majority of the risk of loss from Hongli’s activities and the Company is enabled to receive a majority of Hongli’s expected residual returns. The Company accounts for Hongli as a VIE and is the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is required to consolidate the VIE for financial reporting purposes.

ASC 810 addresses whether certain types of entities referred to as VIEs, should be consolidated in a company’s consolidated financial statements. The contractual arrangements entered into between Hongyuan and Hongli are comprised of the following series of agreements:

 
(1)
a Consulting Services Agreement, through which Hongyuan has the right to advise, consult, manage and operate Hongli and its subsidiaries (the “Operating Companies”), collect, and own all of the respective net profits of the Operating Companies;
 
 
(2)
an Operating Agreement, through which Hongyuan has the right to recommend director candidates and appoint the senior executives of the Operating Companies, approve any transactions that may materially affect the assets, liabilities, rights or operations of the Operating Companies, and guarantee the contractual performance by the Operating Companies of any agreements with third parties, in exchange for a pledge by the Operating Companies of their respective accounts receivable and assets;
  
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

 
(3)
a Proxy Agreement, under which the shareholders of the Operating Companies have vested their voting control over the Operating Companies to Hongyuan and will only transfer their equity interests in the Operating Companies to Hongyuan or its designee(s);
 
 
(4)
an Option Agreement, under which the shareholders of the Operating Companies have granted Hongyuan the irrevocable right and option to acquire all of its equity interests in the Operating Companies, or, alternatively, all of the assets of the Operating Companies; and
 
 
(5)
an Equity Pledge Agreement, under which the shareholders of the Operating Companies have pledged all of their rights, title and interest in the Operating Companies to Hongyuan to guarantee the Operating Companies’ performance of their respective obligations under the Consulting Services Agreement.
 
Since Top Favour (BVI), Hongyuan and Hongli are under common control, the above corporate structure including the above contractual arrangements have been accounted for as a reorganization of entities and the consolidation of Top Favour (BVI), Hongyuan and Hongli has been accounted for at historical cost and prepared on the basis as if the contractual arrangements had become effective as of the beginning of the first period presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.   

Use of estimates
 
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles 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 consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The more significant areas requiring the use of management estimates and assumptions relate to coal reserves that are the basis for future cash flow estimates and units-of-production depletion calculations; asset impairments; valuation allowances for deferred income taxes; reserves for contingencies; and the fair value and accounting treatment of certain financial instruments. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Accordingly, actual results may differ significantly from these estimates. In addition, different assumptions or conditions could reasonably be expected to yield different results.

Stock-based compensation

The Company records share-based compensation expense based upon the grant date fair value of share-based awards. The value of the award is principally recognized as expense ratably over the requisite service periods. The Company uses the Black-Scholes Merton (“BSM”) option-pricing model, which incorporates various assumptions including volatility, expected life and interest rates to determine fair value. The Company’s expected volatility assumption is based on the historical volatility of Company’s stock. The expected life assumption is primarily based on the simplified method of the terms of the options. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

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

 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

Revenue recognition

Coal and coke sales are recognized at the date of shipment to customers when a formal arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable, the delivery is completed, no other significant obligations of the Company exist and collectability is reasonably assured.  This generally occurs when coal and coke is loaded onto trains or trucks at one of the Company’s loading facilities or at third party facilities.

Most, if not all, of the electricity generated by Hongguang Power is typically used internally by Baofeng Coking.  Supply of surplus electricity generated by Hongguang Power to the national power grid is mandated by the local utilities board.  The value of the surplus electricity supplied, if it exists, is calculated based on actual kilowatt-hours produced and transmitted and at a fixed rate determined under contract.

Coal and coke sales represent the invoiced value of goods, net of a value-added tax (VAT), sales discounts and actual returns at the time when product is sold to the customer.

Shipping and handling costs

Shipping and handling costs related to goods sold are included in selling expense.  Total shipping and handling costs amounted to $0 for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011, and amounted to $5,595 and $20,921 for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010, respectively.

Foreign currency translation and other comprehensive income

The reporting currency of the Company is the US dollar. The functional currency of the Company and Top Favour (BVI) is the US dollar, while the functional currency of the Company’s subsidiary and VIEs in the PRC is the Chinese Renminbi (RMB). However, since the Company’s primary operations are conducted by its subsidiary and VIEs in the PRC and the Company’s primary assets are located in the PRC, the Company’s functional currency is denominated in RMB.

For the subsidiary and VIEs whose functional currencies are other than the US dollar, all assets and liabilities accounts were translated at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date; shareholders’ equity is translated at the historical rates and items in the statement of operations are translated at the average rate for the period. Items in the cash flow statement are also translated at average translation rates for the period, therefore, amounts reported on the statement of cash flows will not necessarily agree with changes in the corresponding balances on the balance sheet. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are included in accumulated other comprehensive income in the statement of shareholders’ equity.  The resulting transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the results of operations as incurred. For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, the transaction gains and losses were not significant.
 
The balance sheet amounts, with the exception of equity, at March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010 were translated at RMB 6.56 to $1 and RMB 6.79 to $1, respectively. The average translation rates applied to income and cash flow statement amounts for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 were at RMB 6.58 to $1 and RMB 6.82 to $1, respectively, for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 were at RMB 6.67 to $1 and RMB 6.82 to $1, respectively

 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

Fair value of financial instruments

The Company uses the FASB's accounting standard regarding fair value of financial instruments and related fair value measurements. Those accounting standards established a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement and enhance disclosures requirements for fair value measures.  The carrying amounts reported in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets for receivables, payables and short term loans qualify as financial instruments are a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the short period of time between the origination of such instruments, their expected realization and, if applicable, the stated rate of interest is equivalent to rates currently available. The three levels of valuation hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1
Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

Level 2
Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the assets or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instruments.

Level 3    
Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value.

The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2011:

  
 
Carrying Value at
March 31, 2011
   
Fair Value Measurement at
March 31, 2011
 
         
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Warrant liability(unaudited)
 
$
15,041,496
   
$
   
$
— 
   
$
15,041,496
 

The Company’s warrants are not traded on an active securities market; therefore, the Company estimates the fair value of its warrants using the Cox-Ross-Rubinstein binomial model on March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010.

   
March 31, 2011
   
June 30, 2010
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
Number of shares exercisable
   
3,906,853
     
4,076,609
 
Exercise price
 
$
6.00-48.00
   
$
6.00-48.00
 
Stock price
 
$
8.21
   
$
12.30
 
Expected term(year)
   
3.85-6.03
     
4.61-6.78
 
Risk-free interest rate
   
1.73-2.57
%
   
1.63-2.38
%
Expected volatility
   
75
%
   
80
%

Due to the short trading history of the Company’s stock, the expected volatility is based primarily on other similar public companies’ historical volatilities, which are traded on United States stock markets. Historical volatility was computed using daily pricing observations for recent periods that correspond to the term of the warrants. The Company believes this method produces an estimate that is representative of the Company’s expectations of future volatility over the expected term of these warrants. The Company currently has no reason to believe future volatility over the expected remaining life of these warrants is likely to differ materially from historical volatility. The expected life is based on the remaining term of the warrants. The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury securities according to the remaining term of the warrants.

 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

In addition to assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, the Company is required to record assets and liabilities at fair value on a non-recurring basis.  Generally, assets are recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis as a result of impairment charges.  For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, there were no impairment charges.

The Company did not identify any other assets and liabilities that are required to be presented on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value.

Cash

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents for cash flow statement purposes. Cash includes cash on hand and demand deposits in accounts maintained with state owned banks within the PRC and with banks in Hong Kong and in the United States of America.
 
Restricted cash

Restricted cash represent amounts set aside by the Company in accordance with the Company’s debt agreements with certain financial institutions in the PRC. These cash amounts are designated for the purpose of paying down the principal amounts owed to the financial institutions, and these amounts are held at the same financial institutions with which the Company has debt agreements. Due to the short-term nature of the Company’s debt obligations to these banks, the corresponding restricted cash balances have been classified as current in the consolidated balance sheets.

Accounts receivables, trade, net

During the normal course of business, the Company extends unsecured credit to its customers. Management regularly reviews aging of receivables and changes in payment trends by its customers, and records a reserve when management believes collection of amounts due are at risk. Accounts considered uncollectible are written off. The Company regularly reviews the credit worthiness of its customers and, based on the results of the credit review, determines whether extended payment terms can be granted to or, in some cases, partial prepayment is required from certain customers.

Other receivables

Other receivables mainly include advances to employees for general business purpose and other short term non-traded receivable from unrelated parties, primarily as unsecured demand loans, with no state interest rate or due date. Management regularly reviews aging of receivables and changes in payment trends and records a reserve when management believes collection of amounts due are at risk. Accounts considered uncollectible are written off.
 
 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

Inventories
 
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, using the weighted average cost method.  Inventories consist of raw materials, supplies, work in process, and finished goods.  Raw materials mainly consist of coal (mined and purchased), rail, steel, wood and additives used by the Company.  The cost of finished goods includes (1) direct costs of raw materials, (2) direct labor, (3) indirect production costs, such as allocable utilities cost, and (4) indirect labor related to the production activities, such as assembling and packaging. Management compares the cost of inventories with the market value and an allowance is made for writing down the inventory to its market value, if lower than cost. On an ongoing basis, inventories are reviewed for potential write-down for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventories equal to the difference between the costs of inventories and the estimated net realizable value based upon forecasts for future demand and market conditions. When inventories are written-down to the lower of cost or market, it is not marked up subsequently based on changes in underlying facts and circumstances. As of March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010, management believed that no allowance for inventory valuation was deemed necessary.

Advances to suppliers

The Company advances monies to certain suppliers for raw material purchases and in connection with construction contracts. These advances are interest-free and unsecured.

Plant and equipment, net
 
Plant and equipment are stated at cost.  Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to earnings as incurred; while additions, renewals and betterments that extend the useful life are capitalized.  When items of plant and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts, and any gain or loss is included in operations. Mine development costs are capitalized and amortized by the units of production method over estimated total recoverable proven and probable reserves. Depreciation of plant and equipment is provided using the straight-line method for substantially all assets with estimated lives as follows:

 
Estimated Useful Life
Building and plant
20 years
Machinery and equipment
10-20 years
Other equipment
1-5 years
Transportation equipment
5-7 years

Construction-in-progress (“CIP”) includes direct costs of construction of mining tunnel improvements. Interest incurred during the period of construction, if material, is capitalized.  For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011, $74,974 and $215,094 in interest was capitalized into CIP, respectively. For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010, no interest was capitalized into CIP.  All other interest is expensed as incurred.  CIP is not depreciated until such time the assets are completed and put into service. Maintenance, repairs and minor renewals are charged to expense as incurred. Major additions and betterment to property and equipment are capitalized.

Land use rights, net

Costs to obtain land use rights are recorded based on the fair value at acquisition and amortized over 36 years, the contractual period of the rights.  Under the accounting standard regarding treatment of goodwill and other intangible assets, all goodwill and certain intangible assets determined to have indefinite lives are not amortized but tested for impairment at least annually. Intangible assets other than goodwill will be amortized over their useful lives and reviewed at least quarterly for impairment.

 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

Intangible - mineral rights, net

Mineral rights are capitalized at fair value when acquired, including amounts associated with any value beyond proven and probable reserves, and amortized to operations as depletion expense using the units-of-production method over the estimated proven and probable recoverable tones.  The Company’s coal reserves are controlled through direct ownership which generally lasts until the recoverable reserves are depleted.

Impairment of long - lived assets

The Company evaluates long lived tangible and intangible assets for impairment, at least annually, but more often whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable from its estimated future cash flows, in accordance with the accounting guidance regarding “Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.”  Recoverability is measured by comparing the asset’s net book value to the related projected undiscounted cash flows from these assets, considering a number of factors including past operating results, budgets, economic projections, market trends and product development cycles.  If the net book value of the asset exceeds the related undiscounted cash flows, the asset is considered impaired, and a second test is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss.  Based on its review, the Company believes that, as of March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010, there was no impairment of long lived assets.
 
Long-term investment
 
Investments in equity securities of privately-held companies in which the Company holds less than 20% voting interest and to which the Company does not have the ability to exercise significant influence are accounted for under the cost method.
 
In February 2011, the Company invested approximately $1.2 million (RMB 8,000,000) in Pingdingshan Xinhua District Rural Credit Union (“Xinhua District Credit Union”), which operates in the banking industry.  This investment represents an approximately 2.86% interest in Xinhua District Credit Union, and is accounted for under the cost method.
 
The Company evaluates potential impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the investments may not be recoverable. For investments carried at cost, the Company recognizes impairment in the event that the carrying value of the investment exceeds the Company’s proportionate share of the net book value of the investee. As of March 31, 2011, management believes no impairment charge is necessary.

Asset retirement cost and obligations

The Company adopted the accounting standard to account for the asset retirement cost and obligations to retire tangible long-lived assets. This standard generally requires that the Company’s legal obligations associated with the retirement of long-lived assets are recognized at fair value at the time the obligations are incurred. Obligations are incurred at the time development of a mine commences for underground mines or construction begins for support facilities, refuse areas and slurry ponds. If an entity has a conditional asset retirement obligation, a liability should be recognized when the fair value of the obligations can be reasonably estimated.

The obligation’s fair value is determined using discounted cash flow techniques and is accreted over time to its expected settlement value. Upon initial recognition of a liability, a corresponding amount is capitalized as part of the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset. Amortization of the related asset is calculated on a unit-of-production method by amortizing the total estimated cost over the salable reserves as determined under Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Industry Guide 7, multiplied by the production during the period.
 
Asset retirement costs generally include the cost of reclamation (the process of bringing the land back to its natural state after completion of exploration activities) and environmental remediation (the physical activity of taking steps to remediate, or remedy, any environmental damage caused).

In May 2009, Henan Bureau of Finance and Bureau of Land and Resource issued regulations for mine environment control and recovery (the “Mine Recovery Regulations”) which require mining companies to file an evaluation report regarding the environmental impacts of mining (the “Evaluation Report”) before December 31, 2010. The corresponding authorities will determine whether to approve the Evaluation Report after performing on-site investigation, and the asset retirement obligation will be determined by the authorities based on the approved filing. Such requirement was extended along with the extension of the provincial mine consolidation schedule.  However, such extension date has not been finalized by the related provincial authorities.

 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

The Company did not record such asset retirement obligation as of March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010 because the Company did not have sufficient information to reasonably estimate the fair value of such obligation. The range of time over which the Company may settle the obligation is unknown and cannot be reasonably estimated. In addition, the settlement method for the obligation cannot be reasonably determined. The amount of the obligation to be determined by the government authorities is affected by several factors, such as the extend of remediation required in and around the mining area, the methods to be used to remediate the mining site, and any government grants which may or may not be credited to the mining companies.

The Company will recognize the liability in the period in which sufficient information is available to reasonably estimate its fair value.

Income taxes

Income taxes provided on the liability method in respect of temporary differences arising from differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax basis used in the computation of assessable tax profit.  In principle, deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary differences, and deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probably that taxable profit will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilized.  Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realized or the liability is settled.  Deferred tax is charged or credited in the income statement, except when it related to items credited or charged directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity.

A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. Penalties and interest incurred related to underpayment of income tax are classified as income tax expense in the period incurred.  No significant penalties or interest relating to income taxes have been incurred during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010.  GAAP also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosures and transition.

Chinese income taxes

The Company’s subsidiary and VIEs that operate in the PRC are governed by the income tax laws of the PRC and various local income tax laws (the “Income Tax Laws”), and are generally subject to an income tax at a statutory rate of 25% of taxable income, which is based on the net income reported in the statutory financial statements after appropriate tax adjustment. 

Value added tax (“VAT”)

Sales revenue represents the invoiced value of goods, net of a value-added tax (VAT).  All of the Company’s coal and coke are sold in the PRC and are subject to a Chinese value-added tax at a rate of 17% of the gross sales price.  This VAT may be offset by VAT paid by the Company on raw materials and other materials included in the cost of producing finished products.  The Company records VAT payable and VAT receivable net of payments in the consolidated financial statements.  The VAT tax return is filed to offset the payables against the receivables.

 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

Warrant derivative liability

A contract is designated as an asset or a liability and is carried at fair value on a company’s balance sheet, with any changes in fair value recorded in a company’s results of operations.  The Company then determines which options, warrants and embedded features require liability accounting and records the fair value as a derivative liability. The changes in the values of these instruments are shown in the accompanying consolidated statements of income and other comprehensive income as “change in fair value of warrants”.

Due to the reverse merger on February 5, 2010 (Note 3), the Company adopted the provisions of an accounting standard regarding instruments that are indexed to an entity’s own stock.  This accounting standard specifies that a contract that would otherwise meet the definition of a derivative but is both (a) indexed to the Company’s own stock and (b) classified in stockholders’ equity in the statement of financial position would not be considered a derivative financial instrument.  It provides a new two-step model to be applied in determining whether a financial instrument or an embedded feature is indexed to an issuer’s own stock and thus able to qualify for the scope exception within the standards. As a result of the adoption of this accounting standard, all warrants issued after the February 5, 2010 reverse acquisition are recorded as derivative liability because the strike price of such warrants is denominated in US dollar, a currency other than the Company’s functional currency which is denominated in RMB.

All warrants issued before February 5, 2010, which were treated as equity pursuant to the derivative treatment exemption prior to February 5, 2010, are also no longer afforded equity treatment because the strike price of such warrants is denominated in US dollar, a currency other than the Company’s functional currency which is denominated in RMB. Therefore, such warrants are not considered indexed to the Company’s own stock, and as such, all future changes in the fair value of these warrants will be recognized currently in earnings until such time as such warrants are exercised or expire. The Company has reclassified the fair value of such warrants of $631,002 from equity to liability status as if these warrants were treated as a derivative liability at February 5, 2010.

Earnings per share

The Company reports earnings per share in accordance with the provisions of FASB’s related accounting standard. This standard requires presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share in conjunction with the disclosure of the methodology used in computing such earnings per share. Basic earnings per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share takes into account the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised and converted into common stock. Dilution is computed by applying the treasury stock method. Under this method, option and warrants were assumed to be exercised at the beginning of the period (or at the time of issuance, if later), and as if funds obtained thereby were used to purchase common stock at the average market price during the period.
 
 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 
Comprehensive income
 
FASB’s accounting standard regarding comprehensive income establishes requirements for the reporting and display of comprehensive income, its components and accumulated balances in a full set of general purpose financial statements. This accounting standard defines comprehensive income to include all changes in equity except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Among other disclosures, it also requires that all items that are required to be recognized under current accounting standards as components of comprehensive income be reported in financial statement that is presented with the same prominence as other financial statements. The Company's only current component of comprehensive income is the foreign currency translation adjustments.

Related parties
 
Parties are considered to be related to the Company if the parties, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, control, are controlled by, or are under common control with the Company. Related parties also include principal owners of the Company, its management, members of the immediate families of such principal owners and management, and other parties with which the Company may deal if one party controls or can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests.

Recently issued accounting pronouncements

In July 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2010-20 which amends “Receivables” (Topic 310). ASU 2010-20 is intended to provide additional information to assist financial statement users in assessing an entity’s risk exposures and evaluating the adequacy of its allowance for credit losses. The disclosures as of the end of a reporting period are effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending on or after December 15, 2010. The disclosures about activity that occurs during a reporting period are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2010. The amendments in ASU 2010-20 encourage, but do not require, comparative disclosures for earlier reporting periods that ended before initial adoption. However, an entity should provide comparative disclosures for those reporting periods ending after initial adoption. As a result of the adoption of this ASU, the Company expanded its disclosures related to its receivables.

In December 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2010-28 which amend “Intangibles- Goodwill and Other” (Topic 350). The ASU modifies Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test for reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts. For those reporting entities, they are required to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test if it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists. An entity should consider whether there are any adverse qualitative factors indicating that impairment may exist. The qualitative factors are consistent with the existing guidance in Topic 350, which requires that goodwill of a reporting unit be tested for impairment between annual testes if an event occurs or circumstances changes that would more likely than not reduce the faire value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. ASU 2010-28 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2010. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
  
In December 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2010-29 which address diversity in practice about the interpretation of the pro forma revenue and earnings disclosure requirements for business combinations (Topic 805). This ASU specifies that if a public entity presents comparative financial statements, the entity should disclose revenue and earnings of the combined entity as though the business combination(s) that occurred during the current year had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period only. This ASU also expands the supplemental pro forma disclosures under Topic 805 to include a description of the nature and amount of material, nonrecurring pro forma adjustments directly attributable to the business combination included in the reported pro forma revenue and earnings. ASU 2010-29 is effective prospectively for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2010. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU and expected the adoption of this ASU will have an impact on its future business combinations.
 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 
Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications have no effect on net income or cash flows.

Note 3 - Business reorganization

On February 5, 2010, the Company (formerly known as Ableacutions.com, Inc.) completed a share exchange transaction with Top Favour (BVI), and Top Favour (BVI) became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. In connection with the closing of the share exchange transaction, all of the assets and liabilities of Ableauction.com, Inc.’s former business had been transferred to a liquidating trust, including the capital stock of its former subsidiaries. On the closing date, the Company issued 13,117,952 of its common shares to Top Favour (BVI)’s shareholders in exchange for 100% of the capital stock of Top Favour (BVI). Prior to the share exchange transaction, the Company had 405,710 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. After the share exchange transaction, the Company had 13,523,662 shares of common stock outstanding, and Top Favour (BVI)’s shareholders owned approximately 97% of the issued and outstanding shares. The management members of Top Favour (BVI) became the directors and officers of the Company. The share exchange transaction was accounted for as a reverse acquisition and recapitalization and as a result, the consolidated financial statements of the Company (the legal acquirer) is, in substance, those of Top Favour (BVI) (the accounting acquirer), with the assets and liabilities, and revenues and expenses, of the Company being included effective from the date of the share exchange transaction. As the share exchange transaction was accounted for as a reverse acquisition and recapitalization, there was no gain or loss recognized on the transaction. Acquisition-related costs incurred to effect the business combination, including finder’s fee, advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional and consulting fees, were $1,127,612 and accounted for as expense as of June 30, 2010.

Note 4 – Enterprise-wide reporting
 
Based on qualitative and quantitative criteria established by the FASB accounting standard regarding disclosures about segments of an enterprise and related information, the Company considers itself, including coal mining, coking and the sales of all products as a result of these business activities, to be operating within one reportable segment. All of the Company’s products are sold within the PRC.  Major products and respective revenues for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 are as summarized as follows:

   
Three months ended March 31,
   
Nine months ended March 31,
 
   
2011
(unaudited)
   
2010
(unaudited)
   
2011
(unaudited)
   
2010
(unaudited)
 
Coke
  $ 7,807,796     $ 8,315,510     $ 25,259,342     $ 22,268,692  
Coal Tar
    1,098,429       358,820       2,320,468       950,348  
Raw coal
    4,961,427       6,573,164       10,473,771       17,729,428  
Washed coal
    6,004,809       -       11,572,674       7,192, 445  
Total
  $ 19,872,461     $ 15,247,494     $ 49,626,255     $ 48,140,913  
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 
Note 5 – Concentration and credit risk

The Company’s operations are all carried out in the PRC. Accordingly, the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations may be influenced by the political, economic and legal environments in the PRC, and by the general state of the PRC’s economy. The Company’s operations in the PRC are subject to specific considerations and significant risks not typically associated with companies in North America and Western Europe. These include risks associated with, among others, the political, economic and legal environments and foreign currency exchange. The Company’s results may be adversely affected by changes in governmental policies with respect to laws and regulations, anti-inflationary measures, currency conversion and remittance abroad, and rates and methods of taxation, among other things.

Financial instruments, which subject the Company to concentration of credit risk, consist of cash. The Company maintains balances at financial institutions located in the PRC and Hong Kong. Balances at financial institutions or state owned banks within the PRC are not covered by insurance.  Balances at financial institutions in Hong Kong may, from time to time, exceed Hong Kong Deposit Protection Board’s insured limits.  As of March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010, the Company had $24,228,937 and $39,791,148 of cash deposits, including restricted cash, which were not covered by insurance, respectively. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts.

For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, all of the Company’s sales were generated in the PRC, as well as account receivables.

For the three months ended March 31, 2011, 78.1% of the Company’s total revenues were from three major customers who accounted individually for 39.8%, 22.6%, and 15.7% of total revenues, respectively.  For the nine months ended March 31, 2011, 85.9 % of the Company’s total revenues were from the same three major customers who accounted individually for 46.1%, 21.5%, and 18.3% of total revenues, respectively. Account receivables of these three customers were 32.9%, 22.6%, and 15.2% of the total account receivable balance at March 31, 2011, respectively. 

For the three months ended March 31, 2010, 66.1% of the Company’s total revenues were from three major customers who accounted individually for 39.2%, 18.5%, and 8.4% of total revenues, respectively. For the nine months ended March 31, 2010, 93.5% of the Company’s total revenues were from the same three major customers who accounted individually for 51.2%, 30.2%, and 12.1% of total revenues, respectively. Accounts receivable balances of these three customers accounted for 48.8%, 46.9%, and 0% of the total accounts receivable as of March 31, 2011, respectively.

For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, all of the Company’s raw material purchases as well as accounts payable were generated in the PRC.

For the three months ended March 31, 2011, five major suppliers provided 40.9% of total raw material purchases, including 10% from one supplier.  For the nine months ended March 31, 2011, five major suppliers provided 45.5% of total raw material purchases, including 10% from one supplier.  As of March 31, 2011, accounts payable balances with these five suppliers accounted for 34.6% of the total accounts payables as of March 31, 2011.

 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

For the three months ended March 31, 2010, three major suppliers provided 96.4% of the raw material purchases or 60.9%, 20.6% and 14.8% individually, respectively. For the nine months ended March 31, 2010, two major suppliers provided 56.1% of the Company’s raw material purchases or 33.6% and 22.5% individually, respectively.  As of March 31, 2010, there were no accounts payable balances associated with those suppliers.

Note 6 – Loans receivable

On August 1, 2010, the Company entered into a loan agreement for $1,000,000 with a third-party. This loan is due on demand, unsecured, and with an annual interest rate of 3%.

On September 27, 2010, the Company loaned $1,075,125 (RMB 7,050,000) to an unrelated party. This loan was due on March 26, 2011, unsecured, and with an annual interest rate of 5%.  This loan was repaid on April 28, 2011.

As of March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010, loans receivables amounted to $2,075,125 and $2,513,308, respectively.

Note 7 – Notes receivable

Notes receivable represent trade accounts receivable due from various customers where the customers’ banks have guaranteed payment of the receivable. This amount is non-interest bearing and is normally paid within three to nine months. The Company is allowed to submit its request for payment to the customer’s bank earlier than the scheduled payment date. However, early request will incur an interest charge and a processing fee. Notes receivable amounted to $3,048,700 and $1,045,830 as of March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010, respectively.

Note 8 - Accounts receivable, trade, net

Accounts receivable consisted of the following:

   
March 31, 2010
(Unaudited)
   
June 30,2010
 
Accounts receivable
 
$
15,836,081
   
$
5,304,900
 
Allowance for bad debt
   
-
     
216
 
Accounts receivable, trade, net
 
$
15,836,081
   
$
5,304,684
 

For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company did not write off any uncollectible accounts receivables.  As of March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010, management recorded a reserve for allowance for doubtful accounts of $0 and $216, respectively.  
 
 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
  
Note 9 – Other receivables

Other receivables consisted of the following:

   
March 31, 2011
(Unaudited)
   
June 30,2010
 
Receivables related to notes payable
  $ 2,287,500     $ -  
Prepayment to be refunded due to cancellation of contracts
    834,969       209,166  
Receivables from an unrelated company
    15,773       154,381  
Advances to employees
    169,679       115,574  
Other  receivables
  $ 3,307,921     $ 479,121  

The Company paid $2,287,500 (RMB 15 million) to an unrelated party in December 2010 as collateral for such party to apply for RMB 30 million of bank notes for the Company.  As of March 31, 2011, no bank notes were issued.

The Company cancelled purchase agreements with three suppliers during the nine months ended March 31, 2011. Prepayments made to two suppliers were refunded to the Company during the same period. As of March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010, prepayments to be refunded due to cancellation of contracts amounted to $834,969 and $209,166, respectively.

For the nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company wrote off $31,479 and $0 in uncollectible other receivables.  Management believes all other receivables were collectible as of March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010.
  
Note 10 – Inventories

Inventories as of March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010 consisted of the following:

   
March 31, 2010
(Unaudited)
   
June 30,2010
 
Raw materials
 
$
694,875
   
$
157,717
 
Work in process
   
3,128,791
     
587,886
 
Supplies
   
69,237
     
21,744
 
Finished goods
   
3,526,382
     
1,494,469
 
Total
 
$
7,419,285
   
$
2,261,816
 

Note 11 – Advances to suppliers

Advances to suppliers are monies deposited or advanced to unrelated vendors for future inventory purchases, which consist mainly of raw coal purchases. Most of the Company’s vendors require a certain amount of money to be deposited with them as a guarantee that the Company will receive its purchases on a timely basis and with favorable pricing.

The Company temporarily halted its monthly purchase order with Zhengzhou Coal Industry Group in January 2011, due to its inability to supply sufficient coal commodities to the Company. Zhengzhou Coal Industry Group refunded a portion of the Company’s advance in the amount of $1,689,320 (RMB 11,077,505) in January 2011.

Advances to suppliers as of March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010 amounted to $5,136,004 and $4,995,703, respectively.
    
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 
Note 12 – Prepayments
 
Prepayments for land use right

Prepayments for land use right are monies advanced in connection with acquiring land use rights to expand the site of the Company’s new coking factory still under construction. As of March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010, prepayments for land use right amounted to $8,852,625 and $5,074,485, respectively.  Such prepayments were paid to the former occupants of the land underlying the land use rights, and are not refundable.  The Company expects to acquire the land use rights by June 2011, at an estimated total cost of $10,682,625 (RMB70, 050,000).

Prepayments for mine acquisitions

The Company has been in the process of acquiring coal mines with annual production capacity of 150,000 to 300,000 metric tons.  As of March 31, 2011, the Company had prepaid $12,831,705 (RMB 84,142,325) in the aggregate to six potential acquisition targets but had not completed any acquisition.

In December, the Company deposited $4,575,000 (RMB 30,000,000) with Henan Province Coal Seam Gas Development and Utilization Co., Ltd., a state owned enterprise and qualified provincial-level mine consolidator, to form a joint-venture with Zhonghong for the purpose of acquiring coal mines within Henan Province (Note 27).

As of March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010, prepayments for mine acquisitions amounted to $17,406,705 and $8,858,398, respectively.
 
Prepayments for construction

Prepayments for construction are mainly monies advanced to contractors and equipment suppliers in connection with the new coking factory, as well as for tunnel improvement at the Company’s Hongchang Mine.

As of March 31, 2011, the company made prepayments of approximately $6.7 million toward construction of the new coking factory.

In addition, the Company made prepayment of approximately $1.2 million (RMB 8 million) during the year ended June 30, 2010 to improve the existing mining tunnel of its Hongchang Mine. As of March 31, 2011, this project had not commenced.
 
The total contract price of construction amounted to approximately $36.9 million. Prepayments for construction, as of March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010, amounted to $7,919,053 and $17,303,883, respectively.

Note 13 –Plant and equipment, net

Plant and equipment as of March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010 consisted of the following:
 
   
March 31, 2011
(unaudited)
   
June 30,2010
 
Buildings and improvements
 
$
11,466,027
   
$
10,074,777
 
Mine development cost
   
11,019,699
     
10,643,945
 
Machinery and equipment
   
5,878,729
     
5,678,274
 
Other Equipment
   
540,588
     
482,716
 
     Total
   
28,905,043
     
26,879,712
 
Less accumulated depreciation
   
(11,217,891
   
(9,779,099
)
Construction-in-progress
   
9,904,100
     
3,829,800
 
    Total plant and equipment, net
 
$
27,591,252
   
$
20,930,413
 
 
 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 
Depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 amounted to $357,697 and $598,573, respectively, and amounted to $1,074,925 and $1,924,036 for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

CIP at March 31, 2011 related to the new coking factory. No depreciation is provided for CIP until such time the assets are completed and placed into service.
 
Project
 
Total in CIP
as of 03/31/2011
   
Estimate cost to
complete
   
Estimated
total cost
 
Estimated
completion date 
New coking factory
 
$
9,904,100
   
$
39,536,900
   
$
49,441,000
 
June  2011

Note 14 – Intangible – land use rights, net

Land use rights, net, consisted of the following as of March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010:

   
March 31, 2011
(Unaudited)
 
June 30,2010
 
           
Land use rights
  $ 2,390,758     $ 2,309,237  
Accumulated amortization
    (481,472 )     (416,945 )
Total land use rights, net
  $ 1,909,286     $ 1,892,292  

Amortization expense for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011 amounted to $16,480 and $48,958, respectively. Amortization expense for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010 amounted to $32,455 and $48,392, respectively.

Amortization expense for the next five years and thereafter is as follows:
 
Year ended June 30,
 
Amortization
Expense
 
2011
 
$
16,319
 
2012
   
65,278
 
2013
   
65,278
 
2014
   
65,278
 
2015
   
65,278
 
thereafter
   
1,631,855
 
Total
 
$
1,909,286
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

Note 15 – Intangible - mineral rights, net

Mineral rights, net, consisted of the followings as of March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010.

   
March 31, 2011
(unaudited)
   
June 30,2010
 
             
Mineral rights
 
$
13,638,425
   
$
13,173,377
 
Accumulated depletion
   
(12,061,984
)
   
(10,543,940
)
Total, net
 
$
1,576,441
   
$
2,629,437
 

Depletion expense for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011 amounted to $379,136 and $1,126,286, respectively. Depletion expense for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010 amounted to $489,909 and $666,942, respectively. Depletion expenses were charged to cost of revenue in the period incurred using unit-of-production method.

Note 16 – Notes payable

Notes payable represents arrangements with certain banks to allow the issuance of notes in connection with purchases. When making a purchase, a short-term note can be issued to the vendor pursuant to such arrangements. Such short-term note is guaranteed by the bank under which arrangement it is issued from for its complete face value through a letter of credit and matures within three to six months of issuance.

Under the Company’s arrangement with Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (“SPDB”), the Company is required to deposit 50% of the notes payable balance at SPDB as a guarantee deposit, which is classified on the balance sheet as restricted cash. In addition, the notes payables are guaranteed either by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), Hongli or an unrelated party. SPDB subjects the Company to a diligence review for each note issued, and also charges a processing fee based on 0.05% of the face value of the note.

Under the Company’s arrangement with Pingdingshan Rural Cooperative Bank (“Pingdingshan Cooperative”), the Company has a line of credit of $30.3 million.  While Pingdingshan Cooperative also requires a guarantee deposit and a guarantee, and charges a processing fee, the Company is not subject to diligence review for each note issued so long as the aggregated amount of notes issued are within the credit limit.

As of March 31, 2011, the Company paid off all short-term notes payable issued through SPDB and Pingdingshan Cooperative due to their maturity, in the aggregate amount of $19,825,000 (RMB 130,000,000), and these banks released deposits in the aggregate amount of $10,675,000 (RMB 70,000,000) in connection with such payments.

On January 31, 2011, the Company deposited $2,287,500 (RMB 15,000,000) with Pingdingshan City Rural Credit Union as guarantee deposit to enable Hongguang Power to issue notes payable.  As of March 31, 2011, no agreement had been entered into with the bank, and no notes payable issued in connection therewith.

As of March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010, notes payable amounted to $0 and $2,946,000, respectively, and the related restricted cash were $2,287,500 and $5,892,000, respectively.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

Note 17 – Short-term loans

Short-term loans represent amounts due to various banks and are normally due within one year. These loans generally can be renewed with the banks.

The Company had short-term bank loans of $15,250,000 and $14,730,000 at March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010, respectively.

On May 30, 2010, Hongyuan entered a one-year loan agreement with a local bank to borrow $15,250,000 (RMB100 million) with per annum interest rate of 4.301%, or 90% of the interest rate of the same-term bank loan announced by the People’s Bank of China, which was 4.779% at the time of signing the loan agreement and 5.454% as of March 31, 2011. This bank loan matures on May 30, 2011, and the collateral was pledged by Top Favour (BVI) through a bank deposit with the same bank of $17,010,000 with an annual interest rate of 1.3%. The loan is also guaranteed by the Company’s CEO.
 
In connection with this one-year bank loan, on May 15, 2010, the Company entered into a forward currency exchange contract with a local bank. Pursuant to the contract, at the Company’s option, the Company was able to exchange $20,000,000 into RMB with the exchange rate at $1 to RMB 6.7 on October 31, 2010. The Company did not execute such option.

Weighted average interest rate was 5.22% and 6.70% for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Total interest expense on short term loans for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 amounted to $197,721 and $6,599, of which $74,974 and $0 was capitalized into CIP, respectively.

Weighted average interest rate was 5.36% and 8.89% for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Total interest expense on short term loans for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 amounted to $609,027 and $85,634, of which $215,094 and $0 was capitalized into CIP, respectively.

Note 18 – Other payables and accrued liabilities

Other payables mainly consisted of customer deposits to be returned, and accrued liabilities mainly consisted of salary, utility, professional service, and other general and administrative expenses incurred.

Other payables and accrued liabilities consisted of the following as of March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010:

   
March 31,2011
(unaudited)
   
June 30, 2010
 
             
Customer deposits to be returned
 
$
-
   
$
823,241
 
Accrued liabilities
   
591,180
     
609,880
 
Total
 
$
591,180
   
$
1,433,121
 
 
 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 
Note 19 – Taxes

Income Tax
 
The PRC does not allow consolidation or group filing for corporate income tax purposes. Income and losses from members of the same consolidated group (for financial reporting purposes) are not allowed to offset one another. Therefore, total taxable income (loss) subject to actual PRC corporate tax within the consolidated group does not necessarily equal to the consolidated net income before income tax of the consolidated group. The PRC tax administration system does not necessarily retroactively recognize or allow accounting adjustments that are discovered and posted after the income tax returns are filed as additional taxable income or deductions for the tax year to which such post-filing accounting adjustments relate. The Company considers any US GAAP adjustments to its financial statements made after the statutory tax returns are filed to be permanent differences for the purpose of reconciling differences of income tax provision and actual PRC income tax liabilities.

SinoCoking is subject to the United States federal income tax provisions. Top Favour (BVI) is a tax-exempt company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands. All of the Company’s businesses are conducted by its PRC subsidiary and VIEs, namely Hongyuan, Hongli, Baofeng Coking, Hongchang Coal, Hongguang Power and Zhonghong.

Hongyuan, Hongli, Baofeng Coking, Hongguang Power and Zhonghong are subject to 25% enterprise income tax rate in China.

As approved by the local tax bureau, Hongchang Coal’s total income tax obligation for the 12-months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 is approximately $384,000 (RMB 2,520,000) each such calendar year, regardless of its actual taxable income during such period.

The estimated tax savings due to the foregoing reduced tax rate amounted to $506,070 and $487,615 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. If the statutory income tax had been applied, the Company would have decreased basic and diluted earnings per share from $0.81 to $0.79 for the three months ended March 31, 2011, respectively, and decreased basic and diluted earnings per share from $(2.39) to $(2.42) for the three months ended March 31, 2010. 

The estimated tax savings due to the foregoing reduced tax rate amounted to $1,068,736 and $793,182 for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. If the statutory income tax had been applied, the Company would have decreased basic and diluted earnings per share from $1.22 and $1.17 for the nine months ended March 31, 2011, respectively, and decreased basic and diluted earnings per share from $(1.82) to $(1.87) for the nine months ended March 31, 2010. 

The provision for income taxes consisted of the following for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010:

   
For the three months ended March 31,
   
For the nine months ended March 31,
 
   
2011
(unaudited)
   
2010
(unaudited)
   
2011 
(unaudited)
   
2010
 (unaudited)
 
US current income tax expense
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
BVI current income tax expense
    -       -       -       -  
PRC current income tax expense
    1,222,473       1,283,907       3,450,074       4,213,029  
Total provision for income taxes
  $ 1,222,473     $ 1,283,907     $ 3,450,074     $ 4,213,029  
  
 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 
The following table reconciles the statutory rates to the Company’s effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010:

   
Three months ended March 31,
   
Nine months ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
U.S. Statutory rate
    34.0 %     34.0 %     34.0 %     34.0 %
Foreign income not recognized in U.S.A
    (34.0 )%     (34.0 )%     (34.0 )%     (34.0 )%
BVI income tax
    0.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %
PRC income tax
    25.0 %     25.0 %     25.0 %     25.0 %
China income tax exemption
    (2.8 )%      (1.4 )%     (3.7 )%     (3.7 )%
Other item (1)
    (15.5 )%     (27.2 )%     (9.4 )%     (41.0 )%
Effective rate
    6.7 %     (3.6 )%     11.9 %     (19.7 )%

 
(1)
The (15.5)% for the three months ended March 31, 2011 mainly represents gain on change in fair value of warrants of $12,191,235 incurred by SinoCoking, which did not bring tax expense to the Company. The (9.4)% for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 mainly represents gain on change in fair value of warrants of $13,663,378 incurred by SinoCoking, which was not subject to income tax, and partially offset by the operating losses incurred by Hongguang and Hongchang.  The (27.2)% and (41.0)% for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010, respectively, represents change in fair value of warrants of $39,869,662 incurred by SinoCoking related to equity financing on February 5, 2010 and March 11, 2010, which did not bring tax benefit to the Company.

SinoCoking is incorporated in the U.S. and has incurred a net operating loss for income tax purposes for 2011. As of March 31, 2011, the estimated net operating loss carryforwards for U.S. income tax purposes was approximately $1,051,215, which may be available to reduce future years’ taxable income. These carryforwards have begun expiring in 2010 and will continue through 2030 if not utilized. Management believes that the realization of the benefits arising from this loss appears to be uncertain due to the Company’s limited operating history and continuing losses for U.S. income tax purposes. Accordingly, the Company has provided a 100% valuation allowance at March 31, 2011. The valuation allowance at March 31, 2011 was approximately $357,413. The Company’s management reviews this valuation allowance periodically and makes adjustments as necessary.

The Company has cumulative undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries of approximately $29.3 million as of March 31, 2011, which was included in consolidated retained earnings and will continue to be reinvested in its operations in China.  Accordingly, no provision has been made for U.S. deferred taxes related to future repatriation of these earnings, nor is it practicable to estimate the amount of income taxes that would have to be provided if we concluded that such earnings will be remitted in the future.

Value Added Tax

The Company incurred VAT on sales and VAT on purchases in the PRC amounting to $4,038,852 and $3,389,965 for the three months ended March 31, 2011, and $3,069,769 and $2,043,176 for the three months ended March 31, 2010, respectively.

 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

The Company incurred VAT on sales and VAT on purchases in the PRC amounting to $10,017,148 and $6,691,421 for the nine months ended March 31, 2011, and $9,675,944 and $5,252,104 for the nine months ended March 31, 2010, respectively.

Sales and purchases are recorded net of VAT collected and paid as the Company acts as an agent for the government. VAT taxes are not impacted by the income tax holiday.

Taxes Payable

Taxes payable as of March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010 consisted of the following:

   
March 31, 2010
(unaudited)
   
June 30,2010
 
VAT
 
$
122,019
   
$
59,848
 
Income tax
   
1,213,569
     
723,966
 
Others
   
311,158
     
445,205
 
Total taxes payable
 
$
1,646,746
   
$
1,229,019
 

Note 20 – Private placement equity financing

On February 5, 2010, simultaneously with the reverse acquisition and immediately following a 1-for-20 reverse stock split (Note 21), the Company executed a private placement financing in which it sold and issued 1,180,892 units for the aggregated proceeds of $7,085,352, at a purchase price of $6.00 per unit, to 34 non-U.S. investors. Each unit consists of one share of common stock and a warrant (“Investor warrants”) for the purchase of 0.5 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $12.00 per whole share. The Investor warrants are exercisable for a period of five years from the date of issuance.

On March 11, 2010, the Company conducted a subsequent closing of its private placement financing in which it sold and issued 6,164,043 of its units at a purchase price of $6.00 per unit, to both U.S. and non-U.S. investors. The gross proceeds from this subsequent closing of the private placement was approximately $37 million, each unit consists of one share of common stock and a warrant (“Callable investor warrants”) for the purchase of 0.5 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $12.00 per share. The Callable investor warrants are exercisable for a period of five years from the date of issuance, and are callable at the Company’s election six months after the date of issuance if the Company’s common stock treads at a price equal to at least 150% of the exercise price (or $18.00 per share) with an average trading volume of at least 150,000 shares of Common Stock (as adjusted for any stock splits, stock dividends, combination and the like) per trading date for at least 10 consecutive trading days and the underlying shares of common stock are registered.

In connection with the foregoing, the Company entered into a registration rights agreement with the U.S. investors under with the Company agreed to file a registration statement to register both the shares of common stock, and the common stock underlying the warrants, that were issued to the U.S. investors in the financing, within 60 days after the closing date of March 11, 2010. The Company agreed to use its best efforts to have this registration statement declared effective by the Commission within 120 days, subject to certain exceptions. The Company also agreed to undertake commercially reasonable efforts to register the shares of common stock and warrants issued to the non-U.S. investors in the initial closing on February 5, 2010, was well as the securities issued to non-U.S. investors on March 11, 2010. The registration statement was filed with SEC on May 11, 2010 and was declared effective by the SEC on September 13, 2010.

 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

Madison Williams & Company, LLC and Rodman & Renshaw, LLC, acted as joint placement agents in connection with the March 11, 2010 equity financing. Under an agreement with the placement agents, the Company agreed to pay the placement agents a cash fee equal to 7% of the aggregate gross proceeds from the sales of securities to the U.S. accredited investors, plus reimbursement of fees and expenses, and reasonable fees and expenses of placement agent legal counsel. In addition, the Company agreed to issue warrants (“Callable agent warrants”) for the purchase of up to 250,000 shares of common stock, with an exercise price of $6.00 per share. In addition, the Company issued $117,163 callable warrants to Madison Williams & Company on March 18, 2010, with an exercise price of $12.00 per share, in connection with the second closing of the financing on March 11, 2010. Warrants issued to placement agents contain terms and provisions otherwise similar to the terms provided under the Callable investor warrants described above. The Company used the Cox-Ross-Rubinstein binomial model to value the warrants issued, which amounted to $9,751,886. In addition, the placement agents received cash payment of $2,188,391.  $3,524,206 of total payments made to the placement agents was capitalized, and $8,491,067 was charged to retained earnings.

The following table summarizes the securities issued and expenses incurred in connection with this equity financing.
   
# of shares of
underlying
common stock
   
Value
 
Investor warrants@$12.00 per share
   
590,446
   
$
11,898,728
 
Callable investor warrants@$12.00 per share
   
3,082,027
     
72,324,038
 
Total warrants to investors
   
3,672,473
     
84,222,766
 
Gross cash proceeds from equity financing $44,069,610
               
Gross cash proceeds allocated to warrants
           
(44,069,610
)
Exceeded amount charged to current period expense
         
$
40,153,156
 
Common stock issued to investors
   
7,344,935
   
$
-
 
                 
Callable agent warrants @$6.00 per share
   
250,000
   
$
6,791,519
 
Callable agent warrants @$12.00 per share
   
117,163
     
2,960,363
 
7% cash fee paid to placement agents
           
2,188,391
 
Legal fee in connection with Equity financing
           
75,000
 
Total issuance costs
           
12,015,273
 
Less beginning balance in paid in capital
           
(3,524,206
)
Remaining amount of issuance costs charged to retained earnings
         
$
8,491,067
 
 
 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 
Note 21 – Capital transactions
  
Stock split
 
On February 5, 2010, the Company affected a 1-for-20 reverse split of its outstanding common shares.  All references to share and per-share data for all periods presented in the consolidated financial statements have been adjusted to give effect to this stock split.

Issuance of capital stock

Immediately before the closing reverse acquisition disclosed in Note 3, the Company had 405,710 shares of outstanding common stock on February 5, 2010.

In connection with the reverse acquisition, on February 5, 2010, the Company issued 13,117,952 shares of the Company’s common stock.

In connection with the private placement equity financing disclosed in Note 20, the Company issued 1,180,892 and 6,164,043 shares of the Company’s common stock to investors at the first closing date February 5, 2010, and the second closing date of March, 11, 2010, respectively.

The Company issued 2,593 round-up shares of common stock in connection with the reverse acquisition and private placement equity financing.

Options

2002 Stock Option Plan for Directors

In 2002, the Board of Directors adopted a 2002 Stock Option Plan for Directors (the “Directors Plan”). The purpose of the Directors Plan is to attract and retain the services of experienced and knowledgeable individuals to serve as its directors. On the date the Directors Plan was adopted, the total number of shares of common stock subject to it was 11,057. This number of shares may be increased on the first day of January of each year so that the common stock available for awards will equal 5% of the common stock outstanding on that date, provided, however, that the number of shares included in the Directors Plan may not exceed more than 10% of all shares of common stock outstanding. The Directors Plan is administered by the Board of Directors, or any Committee that may be authorized by the Board of Directors. The grant of an option under the Directors Plan is discretionary. The exercise price of an option must be the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant. An option grant may be subject to vesting conditions. Options may be exercised in cash, or with shares of the common stock of the registrant already owned by the person. The term of an option granted pursuant to the Directors Plan may not be more than 10 years.

2002 Consultant Stock Plan

In 2002 the Board of Directors adopted a 2002 Consultant Stock Plan (the “Consultants Plan”). The purpose of the Consultants Plan is to be able to offer consultants and others who provide services to the registrant the opportunity to participate in the registrant’s growth by paying for such services with equity awards. The Consultants Plan is administered by the Board of Directors, or any Committee that may be authorized by the Board of Directors. Persons eligible for awards under the Consultants Plan may receive options to purchase common stock, stock awards or stock restricted by vesting conditions. The exercise price of an option must be no less than 85% of the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant. An option grant may be subject to vesting conditions. Options may be exercised in cash, or with shares of the common stock of the registrant already owned by the person or with a fully recourse promissory note, subject to applicable law. The term of an option granted pursuant to the Consultants Plan may not be more than 10 years.

 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

 
1999 Stock Option Plan

In 1999 the Board of Directors adopted a 1999 Stock Option Plan (the “Option Plan”). The purpose of the Option Plan is to enable the Company retain the services of employees and consultants and others who are valuable to the registrant and to offer incentives to such persons to achieve the objectives of the registrant’s shareholders. The total number of shares of common stock subject to the Option Plan is 45,417. The Option Plan is administered by the Board of Directors, or any Committee that may be authorized by the Board of Directors. Employees eligible for awards under the Option Plan may receive incentive options to purchase common stock. If a recipient does not receive an incentive option, he or she will receive a non-qualified stock option. The exercise price of an option must be no less than the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant, unless the recipient of an award owns 10% or more of the registrant’s common stock, in which case the exercise price of an incentive stock option must not be less than 110% of the fair market value. An option grant may be subject to vesting conditions. Options may be exercised in cash, or with shares of the common stock of the registrant already owned by the recipient of the award. The term of an option granted pursuant to the Option Plan may not be more than five years if the option is an incentive option granted to a recipient who owns 10% or more of the registrant’s common stock, or 10 years for all other recipients and for recipients of non-qualified stock options.

On February 5, 2010, the completion date of the reverse acquisition disclosed in Note 3, there were options exercisable for 11,124 shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding.

Under the Directors Plan, there were outstanding options exercisable to 4,792 shares of the Company’s common stock. Options exercisable for 1,666 shares of the Company’s common stock were granted on October 11, 2002, with exercise price of $36.00 per share and an expiration date of October 15, 2012. Options exercisable for 3,126 shares of the Company’s common stock were granted on November 16, 2004, with exercise price of $96.00 per share and an expiration date of November 16, 2014.

Under the Option Plan, there were outstanding options exercisable to 6,332 shares of the Company’s common stock. Options exercisable for 6,059 shares of the Company’s common stock were granted on November 14, 2004, with exercise price of $96.00 per share and an expiration date of November 14, 2014. Options exercisable for 273 shares of the Company’s common stock were granted on May 2, 2003, with an exercise price of $60.00 per share and an expiration date of May 2, 2010.

These outstanding options were fully vested before the completion of the reverse acquisition on February 5, 2010, and through March 31, 2011 no additional options had been granted.

The following consisted of the outstanding and exercisable options at March 31, 2011

Outstanding Options
   
Exercisable Options
 
Number
 
Average
Remaining
 
Average
   
Number
 
Average
Remaining
 
Average
 
Of Options
 
Contract Life
 
Exercise Price
   
of Options
 
Contractual Life
 
Exercise Price
 
10,851
 
3.36 years
 
$
86.79
     
10,851
 
3.36 years
 
$
86.79
 
 
 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

A summary of changes in options activity is presented as follows:

   
Options
 
Outstanding, June 30, 2009
   
-
 
Granted
   
11,124
 
Forfeited
   
273
 
Exercised
   
-
 
Outstanding, June 30, 2010
   
10,851
 
Granted
   
-
 
Forfeited
   
-
 
Exercised
   
-
 
Outstanding, March 31, 2011 (unaudited)
   
10,851
 

Warrants

In connection with the equity financing disclosed in Note 20, the Company issued warrants exercisable into 3,906,643 shares of the Company’s common stock. In addition, the Company had existing warrants exercisable into 36,973 shares of the Company’s common stock (“Existing warrants”) outstanding on February 5, 2010.

On July 1, 2010, the Company granted callable warrants underlying 50,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to exchange for consulting service. These warrants expire on July 1, 2015 with exercise price of $20.00, and such exercise price was changed to $15.00 in March 2011. The fair value of these warrants was $325,285, and was charged to general and administrative expense for the nine months ended March 31, 2011.

On November 12, 2010, warrants underlying 1,000 shares of the Company’s common stock were exercised at $6.00 per share.  The fair value of these warrants on the exercise date was $6,438. In the quarter ended March 31, 2011, 218,756 warrants underlying 218,756 shares of the Company’s common stock were exercised at $6.00 per share. The fair value of these warrants on the exercise date was $2,050,060.

The Company adopted the provisions of an accounting standard regarding instrument that are Indexed to an Entity’s Own Stock.  This accounting standard specifies that a contract that would otherwise meet the definition of a derivative but is both (a) indexed to the Company’s own stock and (b) classified in stockholders’ equity in the statement of financial position would not be considered a derivative financial instrument.  It provides a new two-step model to be applied in determining whether a financial instrument or an embedded feature is indexed to an issuer’s own stock and thus able to qualify for the scope exception within the standards.

As a result, the Existing warrants, which were previously treated as equity pursuant to the derivative treatment exemption, are no longer afforded equity treatment because the strike price of such warrants is denominated in US dollar, a currency other than the Company’s functional currency RMB. Therefore such warrants are not considered indexed to the Company’s own stock, and as such, all future changes in the fair value of such warrants will be recognized currently in earnings until such time as such warrants are exercised or expire. The Company reclassified the fair value of such warrants of $631,002 from equity to liability status as if such warrants were treated as a derivative liability at February 5, 2010.

 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

As of March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010, warrants that were exercisable into 3,906,853 and 4,076,609 shares of the Company’s common stock were recorded as derivative instruments. The value of warrant liabilities was $15,041,496 and $30,436,087 at March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010, respectively. The decrease of fair value of warrants was $13,663,378 and it was recorded as gain on change in fair value of warrants. Fair value of $2,056,498 in relation to the warrants exercised during the nine months ended March 31, 2011 was recorded to the additional paid in capital.  $325,285 was the fair value of the 50,000 warrants at the issuance date of July 1, 2010, which was charged to the general and administrative expense.

A summary of changes in warrant activity is presented as follows:

    
Existing
warrants
@$48.00 (1)
   
Investor
warrants
@12.00 (2)
   
Callable
warrants
@$12.00
(3)(6)
   
Callable
warrants
@6.00
(4)(6)
   
Callable
warrants
@15.00
(5)(6)
   
Total
 
                                     
Outstanding, June 30, 2009
    -       -             -       -       -  
Granted
    36,973       590,446       3,199,190       250,000       -       4,076,609  
Forfeited
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Exercised
    -       -       -       -       -          
Outstanding, June 30, 2010
    36,973       590,446       3,199,190       250,000               4,076,609  
Granted
    -       -       -       -       50,000       50,000  
Forfeited
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Exercised
    -       -       -       219,756       -       219,756  
Outstanding, March 31, 2011 (unaudited)
    36,973       590,446       3,199,190       30,244       50,000       3,906,853  
 
 
(1)
The warrants underlying 36,973 shares of the Company’s common stock are exercisable at any time until April 9, 2017, with remaining contractual term of 6.03 years as of March 31, 2011.
 
 
(2)
The warrants underlying 590,446 shares of the Company’s common stock are exercisable at any time until February 5, 2015, with remaining contractual term of 3.85 years as of March 31, 2011.
 
 
(3)
The warrants underlying 3,082,027 and 117,163 shares of the Company’s common stock are exercisable at any time until March 11, 2015 and March 18, 2015, respectively, with remaining contractual term of 3.95 and 3.97 years as of March 31, 2011, respectively.
 
 
(4)
The warrants underlying 30,244 shares of the Company’s common stock are exercisable until March 11, 2015, with remaining contractual term of 3.95 years as of March 31, 2011.
 
 
(5)
The warrants underlying 50,000 shares of the Company’s common stock are exercisable until July 1, 2015, with remaining contractual terms of 4.25 years as of March 31, 2011.
 
 
(6)
The Callable warrants are exercisable for a period of five years from the date of issuance, and are callable at the Company’s election six months after the date of issuance if the Company’s common stock trades at a price equal to at least 150% of the exercise price  with an average trading volume of at least 150,000 shares of common stock (as adjusted for any stock splits, stock dividends, combination and the like) per trading date for at least 10 consecutive trading days, and the underlying shares of common stock are registered.
 

 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
 
Note 22 – Earnings per Share

The following is a reconciliation of the basic and diluted earnings per share computation for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010:
 
   
For the three months ended
March 31,
   
For the nine months ended
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
Net  income (loss) for earnings per share
  $ 17,138,441     $ (36,876,262 )   $ 25,630,716     $ (25,592,586 )
                                 
Weighted average shares used in basic computation
    21,043,206       15,441,258       20,927,453       14,086,729  
Diluted effect of warrants
    14,126       -       13,799          
Weighted average shares used in diluted computation
    21,057,332       15,441,258       20,941,252       14,086,729  
Earnings per share - Basic
  $ 0.81     $ (2.39 )   $ 1.22     $ (1.82 )
Earnings per share – Diluted
  $ 0.81     $ (2.39 )   $ 1.22     $ (1.82 )

As of March 31, 2011, the Company had warrants and option exercisable for 3,917,704 shares of the Company’s common stock in aggregate. For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011, 3,887,460 of outstanding options were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation due to the anti-dilution feature while warrants underlying 30,244 shares of the Company’s common stock were included in the diluted earnings per share calculation using treasury method.

As of March 31, 2010, the Company had warrants and options exercisable for 4,082,458 shares of the Company’s common stock in aggregate.  For the three and nine months ended March, 31, 2010, all outstanding warrants and options were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation as the Company had net losses.

Note 23- Coal mine acquisitions

On August 10, 2010, Hongli entered two equity purchase agreements to acquire 60% of equity interests of Baofeng Shuangrui Coal Co., Ltd., which operates Shuangrui Coal Mine, and Baofeng Xingsheng Coal Co., Ltd., which operates Xingsheng Coal Mine, for total consideration of approximately $12.8 million (RMB 84 million). The coal mines, located in Baofeng County, Henan Province, are similar in size, each with 2 million metric tons of estimated coal reserves. Each mining company’s annual coal production is currently 150,000 metric tons.

 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

Pursuant to the foregoing agreements, Hongli will pay the owners of each mining company an aggregate purchase price of $6.4 million (RMB 42million) in cash.

The purchase shall be made under the following schedule for each mining company:

1)
$1.5 million (RMB 10 million) of refundable deposit paid prior to signing the agreement to examine the mining company’s books and records, which amount was applied to the purchase price after signing the agreement.

2)
$1.83 million (RMB 12 million) within 30 business days from August 10, 2010;

3)
$0.76 million (RMB 5million) within 20 business days from the completion of the transfer of equity interests to Hongli;

4)
$0.76 million(RMB 5million) within six months from the completion of the transfer of equity interests to Hongli;

5)
The remaining balance within one year from the completion of the transfer of equity interests to Hongli;

6)
If total annual output is less than 150,000 metric tons, Hongli is entitled to an additional 10% of equity interests; and

7)
If coal reserves are less than 2 million metric tons, Hongli is entitled to an additional 10% of equity interests.

As of March 31, 2011, the Company had prepaid refundable deposit of $6.1 million (RMB 40 million) pursuant to the above schedule.  As of March 31, 2011, these two acquisitions had not been completed.
 
Additionally, during the year ended June 30, 2010, the Company prepaid $6,121,118 (RMB 40,138,476) in the aggregate to four potential acquisition targets, and on March 14, 2011, the Company prepaid an additional $610,587 (RMB 4,003,849) to one of the four targets.  Such prepayments were made in order to access and review their books and records.  As of March 31, 2011, prepayments to these four companies amounted to $6,731,705 in the aggregate, although no acquisition was completed.

Note 24 – Commitments and contingencies

Lease agreement:

The Company entered into a lease agreement to lease three office units in Beijing from June 15, 2010 to June 14, 2013 with monthly lease payment of $21,815 (RMB 145,529) and monthly management fee of $3,850 (RMB25,681).

The Company is also leasing an office place in Pingdingshan from October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011 with monthly lease payment of $2,027 (RMB 13,520).

For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011, lease expenses were $83,863 (RMB 554,190) and $243,139 (RMB 1,622,010), respectively. For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010, lease expenses were $5,965   and $17,816, respectively.

 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

As of March 31, 2011, total future minimum lease payments for the unpaid portion under an operating lease were as follows:

Year ended June 30,
 
Amount
 
2011
  $ 83,073  
2012
    314,052  
2013
    307,973  
Total
  $ 705,098  

Purchase commitment

The Company entered into several contracts with contractors and suppliers for the construction of the new coking facility and for equipment purchases. As of March 31, 2011, the total contract amount was approximately $29,236,000. The Company had make payments of approximately $17,823,000, and the remaining $11,413,000 will be paid based on construction progress.

Discounting of bank notes

On November 28, 2010, Hongli entered into an agreement with an un-related party, Pingdingshan Yong-Xin-Kang Trading Ltd. (“YXK”).  Pursuant to the agreement, YXK agrees to assist Hongli with discounting notes of $4.5million (RMB 30 million) based on discount rate of 5%. If YXK cannot collect money when such notes mature, YXK is eligible to exercise recourse rights and Hongli is responsible for the full amount of the face value of such notes, plus 1% penalty interest.

Application of notes payable

As disclosed in Note 9, on December 29, 2010, Hongli entered into an agreement with an un-related party, Baofeng County Honghao Coking Ltd (“Honghao”). Pursuant to the agreement, Hongli agrees to deposit approximately $2.3 million (RMB 15 million) into Honghao’s bank account as collateral, and Honghao agrees to obtain bank notes for approximately $4.6 million (RMB 30 million) from the bank for Hongli. Honghao will charge Hongli 0.5% of the face value of such bank notes as processing fees, and is entitle to exercise recourse rights against Hongli if Hongli is unable to repay the notes upon their maturity. As of March 31, 2011, $2.3 million had been deposited into Honghao’s bank account, and no bank notes had been issued.  Such deposit was refunded to the Company in full in May 2011.

Registered capital of Zhonghong

As described in Note 1, the remaining unpaid registered capital of Zhonghong, approximately $1,045,000 (RMB 7,010,000), has to be invested by December 20, 2015.

Increase of registered capital in Hongli

In order for Hongli to retain its coal trading license, the local government required Hongli to increase its registered capital.  The shareholders of Hongli satisfied the required payments for Hongli’s increased registered capital of $3,050,000 (RMB 20,000,000) effectively on August 26, 2010.  Hongli is in the process of registering the capital with the appropriate government authority.  Once such registration is completed, Hongyuan and the shareholders of Hongli will amend their contractual arrangements so that the Company can control the additional equity of Hongli as represented by the increased registered capital.

 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

Note 25 – Statutory reserves

The laws and regulations of the PRC require that before foreign invested enterprise can legally distribute profits, it must first satisfy all tax liabilities, provide for losses in previous years, and make allocations, in proportions determined at the discretion of the board of directors, after the statutory reserves. The statutory reserves include the statutory surplus reserve fund and the enterprise expansion fund.

The Company is required to transfer 10% of its net income, as determined in accordance with the PRC Company Law, to the statutory surplus reserve fund until such reserve balance reaches 50% of the Company’s registered capital. The transfer must be made before distribution of any dividends to shareholders. The surplus reserve fund is non-distributable other than during liquidation and can be used to fund previous years’ losses, if any, and may be utilized for business expansion or converted into share capital by issuing new shares to existing shareholders in proportion to their shareholdings or by increasing the par value of the shares currently held by them, provided that the remaining reserve balance after such issue is not less than 25% of the registered capital.
 
The enterprise fund may be used to acquire plant and equipment or to increase the working capital to expend on production and operation of the business. No minimum contribution is required

As of March 31, 2011, the statutory surplus reserves of both Hongli and Hongchang Coal had reached 50% of each entity’s registered capital, Hongguang Power did not make any contribution to the statutory reserve due to its net operating loss. Zhonghong did not make any contribution to the statutory reserves as it had no operations as of March 31, 2011.

Hongchang Coal is required by the PRC government to reserve safety and maintenance expense to the cost of production based on the actual quantity of coal exploited.  The amount of reserves is determined within the unit price range provided by Ministry of Finance of PRC. Currently, Hongchang Coal reserves at RMB 6 per metric ton for safety expense and RMB 8.5 per metric ton for maintenance expense.

The component of statutory reserves and the future contributions required pursuant to PRC Company Law are as follows as of March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010:
 
   
March 31,2011
(unaudited)
   
June 30, 2010
   
50% of
registered
capital
   
Future
contributions
required as of
March 31, 2011
 
                         
Hongli
 
$
548,204
   
$
548,204
   
$
548,204
   
$
-
 
Hongguang
   
-
     
-
     
1,514,590
     
1,514,590
 
Hongchang
   
218,361
     
218,361
     
218,361
     
-
 
Hongyuan
   
-
     
-
     
1,500,000
     
1,500,000
 
Zhonghong
   
-
     
-
     
759,259
     
759,259
 
Statutory surplus reserve
   
766,565
     
766,565
     
4,540,414
     
3,773,849
 
Mine reproduction reserve
   
1,283,089
     
1,070,830
     
-
     
-
 
Total statutory reserve
 
$
2,049,654
   
$
1,837,395
   
$
4,540,414
   
$
3,773,849
 
  
 
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SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

Note 26 – Related party transactions

Other receivables from related parties at March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010 amounted to $0 and $477,052, respectively. Balance at June 30, 2010 represented advanced funds of $418,410 to Mr. Hui Zheng, a director and vice president of operation of Hongli, for him to perform business and acquisition development activities on behalf the Company, and over-repayment of $58,642 to Mr. Liuchang Yang.

The Company also received funds from its CEO. Payables to the CEO amounted to $380,622 and $51,381 at March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010, respectively. Such payables are interest free, due on demand and will be settled by cash payment.

Note 27 – Subsequent events

On April 2, 2011, Hongli entered into a loan agreement with Bairui Trust Co., Ltd. (“Bairui”), an unrelated party, pursuant to which Bairui agrees to loan Hongli the sum of RMB 360 million (approximately $54.9 million), of which RMB 180 million (approximately $27.5 million) is due on April 2, 2013, and RMB 180 million on April 2, 2014, with annual interest of 6.3%. Such loan was issued on April 3, 2011.

In December 2010, the Company deposited $4,551,000 (RMB 30,000,000) with Henan Province Coal Seam Gas Development and Utilization Co., Ltd. (“Henan Coal Seam Gas”), a state owned enterprise and qualified provincial-level mine consolidator, in connection with a joint-venture between Zhonghong and Henan Coal Seam Gas for the purpose of acquiring mines within Henan province.  The joint-venture, Henan Hongyuan Coal Seam Gas Engineering Technology Co., Ltd., obtained its business license on April 28, 2011.

 
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ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis of the results of our operations and financial condition for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, should be read in conjunction with our financial statements, and the notes to those financial statements that are included elsewhere in this report.  All monetary figures are presented in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated.
 
Forward-Looking Statements

The statements in this discussion that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements.” The words “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “could,” “estimate,” “continue”, the negative forms thereof, or similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements are identified by those words or expressions. Forward-looking statements by their nature involve substantial risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond our control.  Actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements depending on a variety of important factors, including, but not limited to, weather, local, regional, national and global coke and coal price fluctuations, levels of coal and coke production in the region, the demand for raw materials such as iron and steel which require coke to produce, availability of financing and interest rates, competition, changes in, or failure to comply with, government regulations, costs, uncertainties and other effects of legal and other administrative proceedings, and other risks and uncertainties.  We are not undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.

Overview

SinoCoking Coal and Coke Chemical Industries, Inc. (“SinoCoking” or the “Company”) is a vertically integrated coal and coke producer based in Henan Province, People’s Republic of China (“PRC” or “China”).  We use coal from both of our own mines and that of third-party mines to produce basic and value-added coal products including raw (unprocessed) coal, thermal coal, washed metallurgical coal, medium coal and coal slurries (by-products of the coal-washing process), and coke products including chemical and metallurgical coke and coal tar (a by-product of the coke manufacturing process).

Our business operations are conducted through Henan Province Pingdingshan Hongli Coal & Coke Co., Ltd. (“Hongli”), a PRC company that we control by a series of contractual arrangements between Hongli and Pingdingshan Hongyuan Energy Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd. (“Hongyuan”). Hongyuan is a PRC company wholly-owned by Top Favour Limited, a British Virgin Island company and our wholly-owned subsidiary.

Presently, our coke related activities are carried out by Hongli’s branch operation, Baofeng Coking Factory (“Baofeng Coking”), coal related activities by a Hongli subsidiary, Baofeng Hongchang Coal Co., Ltd. (“Hongchang Coal”), and electricity generation by another Hongli subsidiary, Baofeng Hongguang Environment Protection Electricity Generating Co., Ltd. (“Hongguang Power”). However, it is our intention to transfer all coal related activities from Hongchang Coal to the joint-venture established with Henan Province Coal Seam Gas Development and Utilization Co., Ltd. (“Henan Coal Seam Gas”), a state-owned enterprise and qualified provincial-level coal mine consolidator. The joint-venture, Henan Hongyuan Coal Seam Gas Engineering Technology Co., Ltd. (“Hongyuan CSG”), has been established, although our planned transfer of coal related activities to Hongyuan CSG has not been carried out as of the date of this report. As a participant in the provincial-wide coal mine consolidation efforts, we also intend to carry out our acquisition plans through Hongyuan CSG (including all previously announced acquisitions), although no acquisition has been completed as of the date of this report. Our interests in Hongyuan CSG are held by Henan Zhonghong Energy Investment Co., Ltd. (Zhonghong), a company established in December 2010 and which equity interests are presently held on Hongli’s behalf and for its benefits by three nominees pursuant to share entrustment agreements.

Critical Accounting Policies
 
Our management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.  The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements as well as the reported net sales and expenses during the reporting periods.  On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions.  We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.  Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
 
While our significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 to our financial statements, we believe that the following accounting policies are the most critical to aid you in fully understanding and evaluating this management discussion and analysis:
 
Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles 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 consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. The more significant areas requiring the use of management estimates and assumptions relate to coal reserves that are the basis for future cash flow estimates and units-of-production depletion calculations; asset impairments; valuation allowances for deferred income taxes; reserves for contingencies and litigation and the fair value and accounting treatment of certain financial instruments. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Accordingly, actual results may differ significantly from these estimates. In addition, different assumptions or conditions could reasonably be expected to yield different results.

 
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Estimate of recoverable coal reserves.  We capitalize our mineral rights at fair value when acquired, including amounts associated with any value beyond proven and probable reserves, and amortized to operations as depletion expense using the units-of-production method over the estimated recoverable coal.  The Hongchang Mine was acquired in 2005 for a book value of $13,102,000 with estimated total recoverable coal of 1,215,000 metric tons ($10.78 per metric ton).  If the estimated recoverable coal reserves were to increase or decrease, future depletion expense would decrease or increase accordingly.
 
Estimate of asset impairment.  We evaluate long lived tangible and intangible assets for impairment, at least annually, but more often whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable from its estimated future cash flows, in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standard Board’s (FASB’s) accounting guidance regarding “Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.”  Recoverability is measured by comparing the asset’s net book value to the related projected undiscounted cash flows from these assets, considering a number of factors including past operating results, budgets, economic projections, and market trends.  If the net book value of the asset exceeds the related undiscounted cash flows, the asset is considered impaired, and a second test is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss.  Based on our review, we believe that, as of March 31, 2011, there was no impairment of long lived assets. 
 
Estimate of valuation allowances for deferred income taxes. Effective January 1, 2007, we adopted FASB’s accounting standard which indicates a tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur.  The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized on examination.  For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded.  SinoCoking is incorporated in the United States and has incurred a net operating loss for as of March 31, 2011, which may be available to reduce future years’ taxable income.  Management believes that the realization of the benefits arising from this loss appears to be uncertain due to the Company’s limited operating history and continuing losses for U.S income tax purposes.  Accordingly, we have provided a 100% valuation allowance at March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010.  Our management reviews this valuation allowance periodically and makes adjustments as necessary.
 
Estimate of reserves for contingencies and litigation.  From time to time, we may be involved in legal matters arising in the ordinary course of business.  Management currently is not aware of any legal matters or pending litigation that would have a significant effect on our consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2011.
 
Estimate of the fair value and accounting treatment of certain financial instruments.  We use the FASB’s accounting standard regarding fair value of financial instruments and related fair value measurements.  Those accounting standards established a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement and enhance disclosures requirements for fair value measures.  The carrying amounts reported in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets for receivables, payables and short term loans qualify as financial instruments are a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the short period of time between the origination of such instruments, their expected realization and, if applicable, the stated rate of interest is equivalent to rates currently available.  The three levels of valuation hierarchy are defined as follows:
 
 
·
Level 1 Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

 
·
Level 2 Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the assets or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instruments.

 
·
Level 3 Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value.
 
Our warrants are not traded on an active securities market; therefore, we estimate the fair value of our warrants using the Cox-Ross-Rubinstein binomial model on their issuance dates and on March 31, 2011 using the Level 3 valuation hierarchy.

Due to the short trading history of our common stock, expected volatility is based primarily on other similar public companies’ historical volatilities, which are traded on United States stock markets.  Historical volatility was computed using daily pricing observations for recent periods that correspond to the term of the warrants.  We believe this method produces an estimate that is representative of our expectations of future volatility over the expected term of these warrants.  We currently have no reason to believe future volatility over the expected remaining life of these warrants is likely to differ materially from historical volatility.  The expected life is based on the remaining term of the warrants.  The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury securities according to the remaining term of the warrants.
 
Revenue Recognition
 
We recognize revenue from the sale of coal and coke, our principal products, at the date of shipment to customers when a formal arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable, the delivery is completed, no other significant obligations on our part exist and collectability is reasonably assured.  This generally occurs when coal or coke is loaded onto trains or trucks at one of our loading facilities or at third-party facilities.  Accordingly, management is required to apply its own judgment regarding collectability based on its experience and knowledge of its current customers, and thus exercise a certain degree of discretion.
  
 
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Hongguang Power generates electricity which is mostly used internally by Baofeng Coking.  The accounting effect of this activity is that we include the cost of production of electricity in our overall operating costs.  Any surplus electricity generated by Hongguang Power is required by local regulation to be supplied and sold to the national power grid.  The value of the surplus electricity would be calculated based on actual kilowatt-hours produced and transmitted and at a fixed rate determined under contract.

Accounts Receivables

During the normal course of business, we extend short-term unsecured credit to our customers; however, collection normally occurs within 90 days.  Management regularly reviews aging of receivables and changes in payment trends by its customers, and records a reserve when management believes collection of amounts due are at risk.  Accounts considered uncollectible are written off.  We regularly review the creditworthiness of our customers and, based on the results of the credit review, determine whether extended payment terms can be granted to or, in some cases, partial prepayment is required from certain customers.

For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, based on management’s judgment regarding collectability, no reserve for uncollectable accounts has been made.  If the composition and nature of our customer base were to significantly change, if we were to begin extending longer term credit to our customers, if conditions became apparent that prompt management to question the collectability of accounts receivable, or if any combination of these or other similar factors arise, then this could oblige management to establish a reserve for uncollectible accounts, which would have an adverse effect of the value of reported accounts receivable.

Intangible - Mineral Rights

Mining and mine assets are a significant portion of our business, and our use of the “units-of-production” method of amortization has important effects on how our mining activities and assets are reported.  Under this method, the tonnage of actual coal extracted, as a percentage of estimated recoverable coal, is used to calculate depletion expense for a given period.  The remainder of estimated recoverable coal in the ground is reported as an intangible asset on our balance sheet, also based on the percentage of estimated recoverable coal that remains in the ground.  See also our discussion of estimates of recoverable coal above in “Use of Estimates.”

For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011, a total of 32,041 and 97,655 metric tons of coal were extracted from the Hongchang Mine, respectively, which represent 2.64 % and 8.04% of the mine’s total estimated recoverable coal, respectively.  We recorded a depletion expense of $379,136 and $1,126,286 for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011, respectively.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 
In July 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2010-20 which amends “Receivables” (Topic 310). ASU 2010-20 is intended to provide additional information to assist financial statement users in assessing an entity’s risk exposures and evaluating the adequacy of its allowance for credit losses. The disclosures as of the end of a reporting period are effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending on or after December 15, 2010. The disclosures about activity that occurs during a reporting period are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2010. The amendments in ASU 2010-20 encourage, but do not require, comparative disclosures for earlier reporting periods that ended before initial adoption. However, an entity should provide comparative disclosures for those reporting periods ending after initial adoption. As a result of the adoption of this ASU, we expanded our disclosures related to our receivables.

In December 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2010-28 which amend “Intangibles- Goodwill and Other” (Topic 350). The ASU modifies Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test for reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts. For those reporting entities, they are required to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test if it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists. An entity should consider whether there are any adverse qualitative factors indicating that impairment may exist. The qualitative factors are consistent with the existing guidance in Topic 350, which requires that goodwill of a reporting unit be tested for impairment between annual testes if an event occurs or circumstances changes that would more likely than not reduce the faire value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. ASU 2010-28 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2010. Early adoption is not permitted. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In December 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2010-29 which address diversity in practice about the interpretation of the pro forma revenue and earnings disclosure requirements for business combinations (Topic 805). This ASU specifies that if a public entity presents comparative financial statements, the entity should disclose revenue and earnings of the combined entity as though the business combination(s) that occurred during the current year had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period only. This ASU also expands the supplemental pro forma disclosures under Topic 805 to include a description of the nature and amount of material, nonrecurring pro forma adjustments directly attributable to the business combination included in the reported pro forma revenue and earnings. ASU 2010-29 is effective prospectively for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2010. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this ASU and expect the adoption of this ASU will have an impact on our future business combinations.
 
 
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Results of Operations

Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2011 as Compared to Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010
 
General. With coal production throughout Henan Province significantly affected by the ongoing consolidation initiative throughout the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011, coal supply remained tight during these periods.  Since the shutdown of mining operations in late June 2010 in connection with an industry-wide safety inspection prompted by the consolidation initiative, some mines (including our Hongchang Mine) were allowed to resume operations in late 2010, albeit at only 50% capacity.  Coupled with the seasonal spike in heating demand, however, such limited resumption of coal production did not alleviate the coal supply situation, which we believe will continue until consolidation ends and coal outputs can resume at pre-consolidation levels.

Based on currently available information from the provincial government, the consolidation initiative that began in late 2009 is expected to conclude by the end of 2011.  Through Zhonghong, we have established Hongyuan CSG, a joint-venture with the state-owned Henan Coal Seam Gas, and intend to carry out and complete our previously announced acquisitions under the framework of this joint-venture in lieu of proceeding on our own.  We also intend to transfer all coal related activities currently carried out by Hongchang Coal (including the Hongchang Mine) to, and to carry out such activities under, Hongyuan CSG, although such transfer has not yet been carried out as of the date of this report.

Revenue.  Our revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2011 increased by $4,624,967, or 30.33%, from the same period a year ago, due to increased selling prices for coal and coke products as well as increased coal tar and washed coal sales, although sales volumes of coke and raw coal decreased.  44.82% of the revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2011 period came from coke products and 55.18% from coal products, as compared to 56.89% from coke products and 43.11% from coal products for the same period a year ago.  The percentage changes reflect the tight working capital situation of many in China’s steel industry due to the country’s inflationary control policies that remains in effect to date.  Our coke sales accordingly reduced during the three months ended March 31, 2011 despite improved market demand as we reduced credits that we would otherwise extend to coke customers.

Our revenue for the nine months ended March 31, 2011, increased by $1,485,342, or 3.09%, from the same period a year ago, primarily due to increased selling prices for coal and coke products as well as increased sales volumes for coke, coal tar, and washed coal, although raw coal sales decreased.  55.58% of the revenue for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 period came from coke products and 44.42% from coal products, as compared to 48.23% from coke products and 51.77% from coal products for the same period a year ago.  The percentage changes reflect the overall improved market demand for coke for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010, and our adjustments accordingly in the types of products sold.

Revenue from and quantity of products sold for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2011, categorized by product type (coke products and coal products), are as follows:

   
Revenue
       
   
Coke Products
   
Coal Products
   
Total
 
Revenue
                       
Three Months Ended March 31, 2010
 
$
8,674,330
   
$
6,573,164
   
$
15,247,494
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2011
   
8,906,225
     
10,966,236
     
19,872,461
 
Increase in US$
 
$
231,895
   
$
4,393,072
   
$
4,624,967
 
% Increase in US$
   
2.67
%
   
66.83
%
   
30.33
%
                         
Quantity Sold (metric tons)
                       
Three Months Ended March 31, 2010
   
39,585
     
97,934
     
137,519
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2011
   
37,656
     
94,307
     
131,963
 
Decrease
   
(1,929
)
   
(3,627
)
   
(5,556
)
% Decrease
   
(4.87
)%
   
(3.70
)%
   
(4.04
)%

Revenue from and quantity of products sold for the nine months ended March 31, 2010 and 2011, categorized by product type (coke products and coal products), are as follows:

   
Revenue
       
   
Coke Products
   
Coal Products
   
Total
 
Revenue
                 
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010
  $ 23,219,040     $ 24,921,873     $ 48,140,913  
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2011
    27,579,810       22,046,445       49,626,255  
Increase (decrease) in US$
  $ 4,360,770     $ (2,875,428 )   $ 1,485,342  
% Increase (decrease) in US$
    18.78 %     (11.54 )%     3.09 %
                         
Quantity Sold (metric tons)
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010
    112,204       343,006       455,210  
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2011
    117,998       210,115       328,113  
Increase (decrease)
    5,795       (132,891 )     (127,097 )
% Increase (decrease)
    5.16 %     (38.74 )%     (27.92 )%

Coke products include finished coke, a key raw material for producing steel, and coal tar, a byproduct of the coke manufacturing process which can be used for various industrial applications.  Coal products include washed and raw coal, which is used by customers primarily for electricity generation and heating applications.  As used in this discussion and analysis, the “raw coal” category includes both thermal coal that is unwashed and relatively unprocessed, and coal washing byproducts such as coal slurry.
 
 
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Generally, our selling prices are driven by a number of factors, including the particular composition and quality of the coal or coke we sell, their prevailing market prices locally and throughout China, as well as in the global marketplace, timing of sales, delivery terms, and our relationships with our customers and our negotiations of their purchase orders.   For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011, however, the coal supply situation was a key, if not the determinative, factor for our selling prices during these periods.

Average selling prices per metric ton for our four principal product categories during the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2011 are as follows: 
 
   
Coke
   
Coal Tar
   
Raw Coal
   
Washed Coal
 
Average Selling Prices
                               
Three Months Ended March 31, 2010
 
$
219
   
$
220
   
$
67
   
$
0
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2011
   
236
     
244
     
81
     
183
 
Increase in US$
 
$
17
   
$
24
   
$
14
   
$
183
 
% Increase
   
7.76
%
   
10.91
%
   
20.90
%
   
-
 %

Average selling prices per metric ton for our four principal product categories during the nine months ended March 31, 2010 and 2011 are as follows:

   
Coke
   
Coal Tar
   
Raw Coal
   
Washed Coal
 
Average Selling Prices
                               
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010
 
$
207
   
$
207
   
$
62
   
$
129
 
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2011
   
233
     
242
     
72
     
178
 
Increase in US$
 
$
26
   
$
35
   
$
10
   
$
49
 
% Increase
   
12.56
%
   
16.91
%
   
16.13
%
   
37.98
%

While improved coke demand during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011 partly explains the increase in coke selling prices for both 2011 periods, high coal material price from continuing tight coal supply in the market is the principal driver of the higher coke price.

The increase in coal tar selling prices reflects continuing improved market condition for the product during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011. Coal tar pricing is affected by a variety of factors, as it can be used by different industries as raw material, including chemical, agricultural fertilizer and construction material industries

The average selling price of raw coal is calculated based on the weight of unprocessed coal, coal byproducts from coal washing process, and mixed thermal coal.  In general, average selling prices for our coal products are heavily influenced by changes in the mixtures of coals (with different compositions and heat content) sold to customers. The coal supply situation during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011, however, made coal products more expensive, irrespective of composition or heat content.

Revenue from coke products for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2011 are as follows:

   
Coke Products
       
   
Coke
   
Coal Tar
   
Total
 
Revenue
                 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2010
  $ 8,315,510     $ 358,820     $ 8,674,330  
Three Months Ended March 31, 2011
    7,807,796       1,098,429       8,906,225  
Increase (decrease) in US$
  $ (507,714 )   $ 739,609     $ 231,895  
% Increase (decrease)
    (6.11 )%     206.12 %     2.67 %
                         
Quantity Sold (metric tons)
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2010
    37,952       1,633       39,585  
Three Months Ended March 31, 2011
    33,153       4,503       37,656  
Increase (decrease)
    (4,799     2,870       (1,929 )
% Increase (decrease)
    (12.64 )%     175.75 %     (4.87 )%
 
Revenue from coke products for the nine months ended March 31, 2010 and 2011 are as follows:
 
   
Coke Products
       
   
Coke
   
Coal Tar
   
Total
 
Revenue
                 
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010
  $ 22,268,692     $ 950,348     $ 23,219,040  
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2011
    25,259,342       2,320,468       27,579,810  
Increase in US$
  $ 2,990,650     $ 1,370,120     $ 4,360,770  
% Increase
    13.43 %     144.17 %     18.78 %
                         
Quantity Sold (metric tons)
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010
    107,622       4,582       112,204  
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2011
    108,407       9,591       117,998  
Increase
    785       5,009       5,795  
% Increase
    0.73 %     109.32 %     5.16 %
 
 
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Coke revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2011 decreased 6.11%, from a year ago.  As discussed earlier, we had to reduce credits extended to coke customers in response to the tight working capital situation for the Chinese steel industry in general, which resulted in lower coke sales for the three months ended March 31, 2011 despite higher selling price during the period from improved demand.   On the other hand, coke revenue for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 increased by 13.43%, as coke demand improved overall in spite of a soft market during the three months ended December 31, 2010.  Our coke revenue also benefited from higher selling price.

Coal tar revenue improved for both the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011 from a year ago from higher selling price and sales volume driven by improved market conditions for the industries that use this product.

Revenue from coal products for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2011 are as follows:

   
Coal Products
       
   
Raw Coal
   
Washed Coal
   
Total
 
Revenue
                 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2010
  $ 6,573,164     $ 0     $ 6,573,164  
Three Months Ended March 31, 2011
    4,961,427       6,004,809       10,966,236  
Increase (decrease) in US$
  $ (1,611,737 )     6,004,809       4,393,072  
% Increase (decrease) in US$
    (24.52 )%     - %     66.83 %
                         
Quantity Sold (metric tons)
 
 
   
  
   
  
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2010
    97,934       0       97,934  
Three Months Ended March 31, 2011
    61,437       32,870       94,307  
Increase (decrease)
    (36,497 )     32,870       (3,627 )
% Increase (decrease)
    (37.27 )%     -     (3.70 )%

Revenue from coal products for the nine months ended March 31, 2010 and 2011 are as follows:

   
Coal Products
       
   
Raw Coal
   
Washed Coal
   
Total
 
Revenue
                 
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010
  $ 17,729,428     $ 7,192,445     $ 24,921,873  
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2011
    10,473,711       11,572,674       22,046,445  
Increase (decrease) in US$
  $ (7,255,657 )     4,380,229       (2,875,428 )
% Increase (decrease) in US$
    (40.92 )%     60.90 %     (11.54 )%
                         
Quantity Sold (metric tons)
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010
    287,084       55,922       343,006  
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2011
    144,933       65,182       210,115  
Increase (decrease)
    (142,151 )     9,260       (132,891 )
% Increase (decrease)
    (49.52 )%     16.56 %     (38.74 )%

Our raw coal sales sharply decreased, both in terms of revenue and volume, for the three and nine months periods ended March 31, 2011, as compared to the same periods of 2010, as we had limited amount of coal available to sell, even with the limited resumption of operations at our Hongchang Mine in late 2010.  In the past, we would engage in coal trading when prices are stable at seasonally high levels, or at levels that are considered above historical norms, such as during the three months ended September 30, 2009.  However, because of the tight coal supply situation during the entire nine-month period ended March 31, 2011, we could not source enough raw coal to engage in coal trading at our previous levels.

On the other hand, we sold washed coal during the three and nine months periods ended March 31, 2011, as compared to the same periods a year ago when we were stockpiling our inventory in anticipation of increasing coke production and thus did not sell any after September 30, 2009.  With the soft coke market during the previous (December) fiscal quarter and given the working capital situation of the Chinese steel industry during this (March) fiscal quarter, however, we shifted our washed coal inventory into the market to take advantage of high selling price created by the tight coal supply.  Management however, does not anticipate doing so will impact our coking operations in the near term.

Cost of Revenue. Cost of revenue increased to $12,636,751 for the three months ended March 31, 2011, from $9,605,889 a year ago.  The increase resulted from higher coal material costs as well as the sales of washed coal which we did not engage in a year ago.  Cost of revenue increased to $30,635,815 for the nine months ended March 31, 2011, from $27,411,765 a year ago, also from higher coal material costs, but also from increased coke sales.

Gross Profit.  Revenue from sales of washed coal and coal tar contributed to the $7,235,710 in gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2011, from $5,641,605 a year ago, despite the lower coal and coke sales period over period.  Gross profit for the nine months ended March 31, 2011, however, decreased to $18,990,440, from $20,729,148 a year ago, as higher coke, coal tar and washed coal sales could not make up for the significant decrease in coal sales and higher coal material costs overall as compared to a year ago.

 
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Gross profit as a percentage of revenue, or gross margin, for all product categories decreased to 36.41% for the three months ended March 31, 2011, from 37% for the same period of 2010.  Similarly, gross margin across all product categories for the nine month period ended March 31, 2011, decreased to 38.27% from 43.06% a year ago.  Although our revenue increased by 30.33% and 3.09% for three and nine months ended March 31, 2011, respectively, as compared to the same periods a year ago, total cost of revenue for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011 increased by 31.55%, and 11.76% from the same periods a year ago, respectively, due higher overall coal material costs.  Such disproportionate increase in cost of revenue as compared to revenue resulted in lower gross margin for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011 when compared to a year ago. 

Operating Expenses. Operating expenses, which consist of selling expenses and general and administrative expenses, were $946,178 and 2,773,732 for the three and nine month periods ended March 31, 2011, respectively, down by $519,434 but up by $549,527 from the same periods a year ago, respectively.  During the three months ended March 31, 2010, in addition to legal and accounting fees associated with meeting our reporting obligations as a U.S. public company, we also incurred legal and accounting expenses in connection with our equity financing that completed in March 2010, which resulted in higher expenses when compared to the same period in 2011.  However, higher salaries, rent and travel expenses attributed to higher operating expenses for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period a year ago.

Other Income and Expense. Other income and expense includes finance expense, income and expense not directly related to our principal operations, and change in fair value of warrants.

Finance expense, which consists of interest and other bank charges, was $119,311 for the three months ended March 31, 2011, as compared to $8,666 a year ago, from interest on a $15 million bank loan that we obtained in May 2010.  Finance expense for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 was $689,367, as compared to $124,629 a year ago, for the same reason.

We had other expense of $542 for the three months ended March 31, 2011, as compared to $109,980 of other income a year ago as we recognized $109,980 in other income resulting from recovery of bad debt that we previously wrote off for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  We had other expense of $109,929 for the nine months ended March 31, 2011, as compared to $109,791 of other income a year ago.  In December 2010, we paid $52,465 in fine for not timely renewing the safety production license of our coking plant, which expired in December 2010.  The license was renewed on March 29, 2011.  In addition, we incurred currency translation loss of $57,464 for the nine months ended March 31, 2011.

Change in fair value of warrants amounted to $12,191,235 and $13,663,378 in gain for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011, respectively, as compared to $39,869,662 and $39,869,662 of loss for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010.  Because our functional currency is denominated in the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”), our warrants cannot be considered indexed to our own common stock and, as such, we must record them as derivative instruments and recognize any change in their fair value in our earnings.  The primary factor affecting the fair value of the warrants is the price of our common stock during the relevant period.  Lower stock prices during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011, as compared to higher stock prices during the same periods a year ago, resulted in the gains for the 2011 periods but the losses for the 2010 periods.

Provision for Income Taxes. Provision for income taxes decreased by $61,434 for the three months ended March 31, 2011, as compared to the same period in 2010.  During 2009, Hongchang Coal was taxed a fixed amount irrespective of its actual taxable income.  As such arrangement expired on December 31, 2009, we accrued for income tax attributable to Hongchang Coal based on the statutory rate of 25%, which amount is higher than the fixed amount.  We were subsequently notified by the local tax bureau that Hongchang Coal would continue to be taxed at the same fixed amount for 2010 and 2011, which resulted in lower income tax provision overall for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010.  Provision for income taxes decreased by $762,955 for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010 due to the decrease of operating income for the 2011 period as compared to the 2010 period, as well as the effect of the accrual for Hongchang Coal’s income tax described earlier.

Net (loss) income.  Including the change in fair value of warrants, we report net income of $17,138,441 for the three months ended March 31, 2011, as compared to net loss of $36,876,262 a year ago, an increase of $54,014,703, and net income of $25,630,716 and net loss of $25,592,586 for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, an increase of $51,223,302.  We use non-GAAP adjusted net (loss) income to measure the performance of our business internally by excluding non-cash charges and gains related to warrants, and believes that the non-GAAP adjusted financial measure allows us to focus on managing business operating performance because the measure reflects our essential operating activities and provides a consistent method of comparison to historical periods.  We believe that providing this non-GAAP measure is useful to investors for a number of reasons.  The non-GAAP measure provides a consistent basis for investors to understand our financial performance in comparison to historical periods without variation of non-recurring items and non-operating related charges.  In addition, it allows investors to evaluate our performance using the same methodology and information as that used by our management. Non-GAAP measures are subject to inherent limitations because they do not include all of the expenses included under GAAP and because they involve the exercise of judgment regarding which charges and gains are excluded from the non-GAAP financial measure. However, we compensate for these limitations by providing the relevant disclosure of the items excluded.
 
 
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The following table provides a non-GAAP financial measure and a reconciliation of that non-GAAP measure to the GAAP net (loss) income.

   
Three months ended March 31,
   
Nine months ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Net (loss) income
 
$
17,138,441
   
$
(36,876,262
 
$
25,630,716
   
$
(25,592,586
)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities
   
12,191,235
     
(39,869,662
   
13,663,378
     
(39,869,662
)
Adjusted net income
 
$
4,947,206
   
$
2,993,400
   
$
11,967,338
   
$
14,277,076
 
                                 
(Loss) earnings per share - basic
 
$
0.81
   
$
(2.39
 
$
1.22
   
$
(1.82
)
(Loss) earnings per share -  diluted
 
$
0.81
   
$
(2.39
 
$
1.22
   
$
(1.82
)
Adjusted earnings per share - basic
 
$
0.24
   
$
0.19
   
$
0.57
   
$
1.01
 
Adjusted earnings per share -  diluted
 
$
0.23
   
0.17
   
0.57
   
0.95
 
                                 
Weighted  average number of common shares - basic
   
21,043,206
     
15,441,258
     
20,927,453
     
14,086,729
 
Weighted  average number of common shares - diluted
   
21,057,332
     
15,441,258
     
20,941,252
     
14,086,729
 
Adjusted average number of common shares - basic
   
21,043,206
     
15,441,258
     
20,927,453
     
14,086,729
 
Adjusted average number of common shares - diluted
   
21,057,332
     
17,365,827
     
20,941,252
     
14,954,478
 

Excluding non-cash expenses, our adjusted net income for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 was $4,947,206 and $2,993,400, respectively, or $0.24 and $0.19 basic earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively and $0.23 and $0.17 diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Adjusted net income for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 was $11,967,338and $14,277,076, respectively, and $0.57 and $1.01 basic earnings per share for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $0.57 and $0.95 diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

In summary, our cash flows are as follows:

   
Nine months ended March 31
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
$
(4,577,923
 
$
10,200,824
 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(10,266,874
   
(19,041,739
Net cash provided by financing activities
 
$
2,344,166
   
$
38,964,185
 

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities

Net cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 was $4,577,923, as compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $10,200,824 for the same period ended March 31, 2010.

During the nine months ended March 31, 2011, cash inflows mainly resulted from an increase of depreciation, amortization and tax payable, in the amount of $1,074,925, $1,175,244, and $367,959, respectively.  The cash inflows were offset by the following: (1) increase in accounts receivable of approximately $10.2 million, (2) increase in other receivables of approximately $2.0 million, (3) increase in inventories of approximately $5.0 million, and (4) increase in notes receivables of approximately $1.9 million.  The accounts receivable increase was caused by credit tightening measures taken by the government near the end of 2010 to control inflation, which impacted Chinese steel factories that rely heavily on their bank credit lines.  The increase in other receivables is largely accounted for by the approximately $2.3 million in receivables from an unrelated party to apply for RMB 30 million of bank notes on our behalf.  We increased our inventories to maintain sufficient level of washed coal for trading.

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 decreased to $10,266,874 from $19,041,739 for the same period in 2010.  Funds used for the 2011 period included approximately $8.1 million of refundable deposits made in connection with coal mine acquisitions, approximately $3.5 million for purchase of additional land use rights to expand the site of our new coking plant still under construction, prepayments and payments of approximately $2.5 million to contractors and equipment vendors in connection with the new coking plant, and long-term investment of approximately $1.2 million to Pingdingshan Xinhua District Rural Credit Union. We also loaned approximately $4.6 million in the aggregate to two unrelated parties, of which approximately $2.5 million was refunded. We also received approximately $4.6 million in refund from contractors with whom we cancelled our contracts.
 
 
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Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
 
Net cash provided by financing activities for the nine month period ended March 31, 2011 was $2,344,166, as compared to $38,964,185 the same period in 2010.

During the nine months periods ended March 31, 2011, the cash inflows were from change in restricted cash, cash proceeds from exercise of warrants and cash proceeds from related parties.  We paid off all bank notes issued under our arrangements with Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (“SPDB”) and Pingdingshan Rural Cooperative Bank (“Pingdingshan Cooperative”), and the two banks released the restricted cash securing such notes in the amount of approximately $10.7 million (RMB 70 million) in total.  We deposited approximately $2.3 million (RMB 15 million) with Pingdingshan City Rural Credit Union (“Pingdingshan Credit Union”) to allow Hongguang Power to issue $4,575,000 (RMB 30 million) of notes, resulting in change in restricted cash in the amount of $3,747,500.  We received cash proceeds of $1,318,536 from exercise of 218,756 warrants at $6.00 per share.  Our chairman, Mr. Jianhua Lv, loaned us $316,720 for working capital.  One of our directors, Mr. Liuchang Yang, returned funds that we previously overpaid him in connection with a loan he made to us, and Mr. Hui Zheng, a director and vice president of operation of Hongli, paid us funds previously advanced to him to perform business and acquisition development activities on our behalf, in the aggregate amount of $484,060.

The foregoing cash inflows were offset by our note repayments to SPDB and Pingdingshan Cooperative, in the aggregate amount of $19,487,000 (RMB 130 million) based on $16,489,000 (RMB 110 million) of notes issued during the nine months ended March 31, 2011, which resulted in change in notes payables of $2,998,000.  We also paid off $524,650 in short-term loan obtained from an unrelated party.

Capital Resources

Funding for our business activities has historically been provided by cash flow from operations, short-term bank loan financing, and loans from individuals including from our major shareholders such as our chairman, Mr. Jianhua Lv, and Mr. Liuchang Yang, who sits on our board of directors.

We also have arrangements with certain banks pursuant to which we are able to issue short-term notes to pay our vendors, secured against our deposits with the banks of 50% of the face value of the notes as well as guarantee from Mr. Lv, Hongli or an unrelated third party.  We currently have such arrangements with three banks.  Under our arrangements with SPDB, we are subject to a diligence review for each note issued, and SPDB charges us a processing fee based on 0.05% of the face value of each note.  Under our arrangement with Pingdingshan Cooperative, we have a line of credit of $30.3 million.  Although Pingdingshan Cooperative also charges the same processing fee as SPDB, we are not subject to a diligence review for each note so long as the aggregate amount of notes issued does not exceed our credit limit. As of March 31, 2011, we had paid off all of our obligations with respect to notes issued through these two banks, totaling approximately $19.7 million in the aggregate, and the banks had released the approximately $10.6 million that we had deposited with them as security.  On January 31, 2011, $2,287,500 (RMB 15,000,000) was deposited with Pingdingshan Credit Union to enable Hongguang Power to issue notes. As of March 31, 2011, however, no formal agreement was entered into with Pingdingshan Credit Union, and no note issued under this arrangement.

In addition, on December 29, 2010, we entered into an agreement with Baofeng County Honghao Coking Ltd (“Honghao”), an unrelated third-party, pursuant to which Honghao agrees to obtain bank notes of approximately $4.5 million from a bank on our behalf.  Under this agreement, we deposited approximately $2.3 million into Honghao’s bank account as collateral. Such deposit was refunded to us in full in May 2011.

In January 2011, in connection with our temporary cancellation of purchase order with Zhengzhou Coal Industry Group (“Zhengzhou Coal”) in December 2010, we took back approximately $1.7 million of our prepayments with the company in order to increase our working capital.

On April 2, 2011, Hongli entered into a loan agreement with Bairui Trust Co., Ltd. (“Bairui”), pursuant to which Bairui agreed to loan Hongli the sum of RMB 360 million (approximately $54.9 million), of which RMB 180 million is due on April 2, 2013, and RMB 180 million on April 2, 2014, with annual interest of 6.3%. Bairui made the loan to Hongli on April 3, 2011.

Our business plan involves growing our business through: (1) expansion and modernization of our production facilities and achieving greater energy efficiency while also lessening any environmental impact; (2) recapturing more coking by-products for refinement into useful industrial chemicals, and production of more high value-added chemical products; (3) acquisition of other coal mines to source raw materials; and (4) strategic cooperation with Zhengzhou Coal to indirectly control coal resource, secure our internal material requirements (including for our new coking facility still under construction) and stable supply for coal trading, and increase our product offerings and profitability through purifying and selecting high-demand level 10 washed coal.

Of the foregoing, the two major initiatives that we have initiated and that are expected to require capital resources are:

 
1.
New Coking Facility.  On March 3, 2010, we announced that we began construction of our new coking facility to be located beside our current facilities in Pingdingshan City.  Because the new facility will share the electricity, water and heating systems of our existing facilities, we are revising our previously estimated cost for the new facility from approximately $70 million to approximately $60 million, including the cost of acquiring additional land use rights to expand the site of the new facility, estimated at $10.6 million.  Construction is expected to be completed by the end of June 2011, and production immediately thereafter.  On October 12, 2010, Pingdingshan Cooperative extended by one year its non-binding letter of intent to loan us up to RMB 300 million (approximately $45 million) for construction of this facility.  Loan would be subject to approval of our loan application, which had not been submitted as of March 31, 2011.

 
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2.
Mine Acquisitions. In February 2010, we announced our plans to acquire private coal mines in Henan Province.   In August 2010, we entered into two agreements to acquire two coal mine companies in Baofeng County, and have paid approximately $6.1 million in refundable deposit in connection with these acquisitions as of March 31, 2010.  Between May and September, 2010, we also paid refundable deposits of approximately $6.1 million in the aggregate to four additional potential targets in order to access and examine their books and records.  We intend to complete all such acquisitions through Hongyuan CSG, our joint-venture with the state-owned Henan Coal Seam Gas, although no acquisition was completed as of March 31, 2011.  We also intend to transfer all coal related activities to Hongyuan CSG, including the operation of our Hongchang Mine, although no such transfer was carried out as of March 31, 2011.

Our management presently anticipates that our recent equity issuance, access to credit and cash flow from operations will provide sufficient capital resources to pursue and complete the construction of our new coking facility and proposed mine acquisitions.  We intend to utilize existing cash, cash flow from operations and bank loans to finance the cash portion of the consideration to be paid for our acquisitions.  We may consider the issuance of additional debt and/or equity securities in order to finance our mine acquisitions.  Any future facility expansion and acquisitions will require additional financing and/or equity capital and will be dependent upon the availability of financing arrangements and capital at the time.

We have not experienced any material losses since inception relating to accidents or other similar events.  Please refer to the risk factor entitled “We may suffer losses resulting from industry-related accidents and lack of insurance” of our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010.

Capital Expenditures

During the nine months period ended March 31, 2011, we had capital expenditures of $12.8 million, as compared to $19 million for the same period in 2010.  These capital expenditures were made partly in connection with the new coking facility currently under construction, including $3.5 million toward acquiring land use rights to expand the site for the new coking facility and $2.5 million in construction-related expenditures, and partly in connection with our acquisition efforts, using $8.1 million.  

ITEM 3. 
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We do not use derivative financial instruments and has no foreign exchange contracts. Our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable and long-term obligations. We generally consider investments in highly liquid instruments purchased with a remaining maturity of 90 days or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents.  However, in order to manage the foreign exchange risks, the company may in the future engage in hedging activities to manage its financial exposure related to currency exchange fluctuation. In these hedging activities, we might use fixed-price, forward, futures, financial swaps and option contracts traded in the over-the-counter markets or on exchanges, as well as long-term structured transactions when feasible. Currently, we do not engage in any of these types of currency hedging transactions.

Interest Rates. Our exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to our short-term obligations. Accordingly, fluctuations in applicable interest rates would not have a material impact on the fair value of these securities.  At March 31, 2011, the Company had approximately $24.4 million in cash.  A hypothetical 10% increase or decrease in applicable interest rates would not have a material impact on our earnings or loss, or the fair market value or cash flows of these instruments.

Foreign Exchange Rate. All of our sales and purchase inputs are transacted in Renminbi (“RMB”). As a result, changes in the relative values of U.S. Dollars and RMB affect our reported levels of revenue and profitability as the results are translated into U.S. Dollars for reporting purposes.  However, since we conduct our sales and purchase inputs in RMB, fluctuations in exchange rates are not expected to significantly affect financial stability, or gross and net profit margins. We do not currently expect to incur significant foreign exchange gains or losses, or gains or losses associated with any foreign operations. 

Commodity Prices. We are a coal and coke producer, and as discussed elsewhere in this report, our business is affected by prevailing market prices for coal and coke.  However, we do not currently engage in any hedging activities, such as futures, forwards, or options contracts, with respect to any of our inputs or products.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. We have not entered into any financial guarantees or other commitments to guarantee the payment obligations of any third parties. We have not entered into any derivative contracts that are indexed to its shares and classified as shareholder’s equity or that are not reflected in its consolidated financial statements. Furthermore, we do not have any retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity that serves as credit, liquidity or market risk support to such entity. We do not have any variable interest in any unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit support to us or that engages in leasing, hedging or research and development services with us.

ITEM 4. 
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) require public companies to maintain “disclosure controls and procedures,” which are defined as controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 
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The Company conducted an evaluation, with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2011. Based on that evaluation, its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of March 31, 2011, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective due to the material weaknesses described in the “Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting” section below.

Notwithstanding management’s assessment that our internal control over financial reporting was ineffective as of March 31, 2011 due to the material weaknesses described in the “Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting” section below, we believe that the consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q correctly present our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the fiscal periods covered thereby in all material respects.

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) promulgated under the Exchange Act as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the issuer’s principal executive and principal financial officers and effected by the issuer’s board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and includes those policies and procedures that: 

 
·
Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the issuer;

 
·
Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the issuer; and

 
·
Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the issuer’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Because of the inherent limitations of internal control, there is a risk that material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financial reporting. However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process. Therefore, it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk.

As of the end of its most recent fiscal year, management as then constituted assessed the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting based on the criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) and SEC guidance on conducting such assessments. Based on that evaluation, management concluded that, as of March 31, 2011, such internal control over financial reporting was not effective because of the material weakness described below.

A material weakness is a control deficiency, or combination of control deficiencies, that result in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting that is less severe than a material weakness; yet important enough to merit attention by those response

The specific material weaknesses identified by its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer are described as follows:

 
(a)
Inadequate U.S. GAAP expertise - The current staff in the accounting department remains inexperienced in applying the United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) standard and they were primarily engaged in ensuring compliance with PRC accounting and reporting requirement for our operating subsidiaries.  The staff needs substantial training to meet the higher demands of being a U.S. public company.  The current staff’s accounting skills and their understanding as to how to fulfill the requirements of U.S. GAAP-based reporting, including their skills related to subsidiary financial statements consolidation, is inadequate and resulted in a number of audit adjustments identified by our independent auditors.

 
(b)
Inadequate internal audit resources - The Company lacks qualified resources to perform the internal audit functions properly.  In addition, the scope and effectiveness of the Company’s internal audit function are yet to be developed.  We are committed to establishing the internal audit functions but due to the limited qualified resources in the region, we were not able to hire sufficient internal audit resources to perform the internal audit functions properly.

 
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(c)
Inadequate control on corporate governance - During this fiscal year, we made certain material amount of purchases, a short-term third-party loan and a related-party loan repayment without proper preapproval process in accordance with the internal control policy over cash disbursements.

Management’s Remediation Initiatives

In order to remediate this weakness, we are increasing the number of our accounting staff and professionals, and we also plan to hire an experienced financial adviser who is familiar with U.S. GAAP.  We are also planning to hire professionals to help the Company implement a more efficient internal control system over financial reporting using COSO internal control framework. Until we are able to hire additional employees to remediate this weakness, management chose to address the above-described weaknesses by reporting more frequently to its audit committee and by having members of its audit committee review the Company’s control procedures on a regular basis. In addition, we are planning to use an Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) system to improve our financial and internal control system. We have already started due diligence work with UFIDA, Chinese largest ERP system provider, and we expect to install and implement an efficient ERP system in the near future.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Other than the changes described above, there have been no changes in its internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15 (f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended December 31, 2010 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. 
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

None

ITEM1A. 
RISK FACTORS.

Smaller reporting companies such as the Company are not required to disclose the information set forth under this item.

ITEM 2. 
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

During the three months ended March 31, 2011, the Company issued an aggregate of 215,453 shares of common stock to certain holders of the Company’s warrants issued in connection with its equity financing that closed in March 2010, upon exercise by such holders of their warrants.  The warrants were exercised at an exercise price of $6.00 per share, for total proceeds of $1,292,718, which will be used for general working capital.  The shares of common stock were issued in accordance with and in reliance upon the exemption from securities registration afforded by Rule 506 of Regulation D under the Securities Act.

ITEM 3. 
DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

None

ITEM 4. 
(REMOVED AND RESERVED.)

ITEM 5. 
OTHER INFORMATION.

None

ITEM 6. 
EXHIBITS

Exhibit
No.
 
Description
2.1
 
Share Exchange Agreement dated July 17, 2009 between Ableauctions.com, Inc., Abdul Ladha and Hanifa Ladha and Top Favour Limited and the shareholders of Top Favour Limited (13)
     
2.2
 
First Amendment to the Share Exchange Agreement between Ableauctions.com, Inc., Abdul Ladha and Hanifa Ladha and Top Favour Limited and the shareholders of Top Favour Limited dated November 25, 2009 (17)
     
3.1
 
Articles of Incorporation, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibits 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5 of the Registration Statement on Form 10-SB) (1)
     
3.2
 
Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation (2)
     
3.3
 
Bylaws (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.6 of the Registration Statement on Form 10-SB) (1)
 
 
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4.1
 
Specimen Stock Certificate of SinoCoking Coal and Coke Chemical Industries, Inc. (2)
     
10.1
 
1999 Stock Option Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (4)
     
10.2
 
2002 Stock Option Plan for Directors (3)
     
10.3
 
2002 Consultant Stock Plan (5)
     
10.4
 
Joint Venture Agreement dated July 28, 2006 between Stanford Development Corporation, Canitalia Industries Ltd. and 44991 B.C. Ltd. (6)
     
10.5
 
Employment Agreement dated April 1, 2002 between Abdul Ladha and the Company**
     
10.6
 
Securities Purchase Agreement dated April 9, 2007 (7)**
     
10.7
 
Warrant Agreement dated April 9, 2007 (7)**
     
10.8
 
Letter Agreement between Axion Investment Corp. and Royal Bank of Canada (8)
     
10.9
 
Development Agreement dated October 6, 2008 between the Company, Abdul Ladha, Overture Development Corporation, Surrey Central City Holdings Ltd. and Bullion Reef Holdings Ltd. (9)**
     
10.10
 
First Amendment dated October 22, 2008 to Development Agreement dated October 6, 2008 (10)**
     
10.11
 
Second Amendment dated October 27, 2008 to Development Agreement dated October 6, 2008 (11)**
     
10.12
 
Third Amendment dated January 13, 2009 to Development Agreement dated October 6, 2008 (12)**
     
10.13
 
License Agreement dated May 15, 2009 between the Company and iCollector Technologies Ltd. and ABC Live Auction World Ltd. (15)
     
10.14
 
License Agreement dated June 1, 2009 between the Company and RapidFusion, Inc. and Pacific Amber Technologies, Inc. (15)
     
10.15
 
Voting Agreement dated July 17, 2009 between Abdul Ladha and Hanifa Ladha and Top Favour Limited (13)
     
10.16
 
Sample indemnity agreement between Ableauctions.com, Inc. and each of its directors (14)
     
10.17
 
Agreement establishing the Able (U.S.) Liquidating Trust (15)
     
10.18
 
Agreement establishing the Able (U.S.) Distribution Trust (15)
     
10.19
 
Agreement establishing the Able (Canada) Distribution Trust (15)
     
10.20
 
Transfer and Assignment of Assets and Assumption of Liabilities (15)
     
10.21
 
Form of Securities Purchase Agreement (Regulation S) (2)
     
 10.22
 
Form of Warrant dated February 5, 2010 (Regulation S) (2)
     
10.23
 
Form of Director’s Offer and Acceptance Letter (2)
     
10.24
 
Form of Officer’s Offer and Acceptance Letter (2)
     
10.25
 
Consulting Services Agreement (2)
     
10.26
 
Operating Agreement (2)
     
10.27
 
Equity Pledge Agreement (2)
     
10.28
 
Option Agreement (2)
     
10.29
 
Voting Rights Proxy Agreement (2)
     
10.30
 
Lease Agreement (2)
  
 
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10.31
 
Form of Warrant dated March 11, 2010 (Regulation S) (18)
     
10.32
 
Form of Securities Purchase Agreement (Regulation D) (18)
     
10.33
 
Form of Registration Rights Agreement (18)
     
10.34
 
Form of Warrant dated March 11, 2010 (Regulation D) (18)
     
10.35
 
Placement Agent Agreement (18)
     
10.36
 
Equity Interests Transfer Agreement between Henan Province Pingdingshan Hongli Coal & Coke Co., Ltd. on the one hand, and Dongping Wu, Xiaoling Zhao and Dianqing Li on the other, for the Shuangrui Equity Interests dated as of August 10, 2010 (20)
     
10.37
 
Equity Interests Transfer Agreement between Henan Province Pingdingshan Hongli Coal & Coke Co., Ltd. on the one hand, and Mingxun Du and Xingling Li on the other, for the Xingsheng Equity Interests dated as of August 10, 2010 (20)
     
10.38
 
Loan Agreement by and between Henan Province Pingdingshan Hongli Coal & Coke Co., Ltd. and Bairei Trust Co., Ltd. dated as of April 2, 2011 (21)
     
10.39
 
Security Deposit Payment Agreement by and between Henan Province Pingdingshan Hongli Coal & Coke Co., Ltd. and Bairei Trust Co., Ltd. dated as of April 2, 2011 (21)
     
10.40
 
Guarantee Agreement by and between Pingdingshan Hongyuan Energy Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd. and Bairei Trust Co., Ltd. dated as of April 2, 2011 (21)
     
14
 
Code of Ethics (16)
     
21.2
 
Subsidiaries of SinoCoking Coal and Coke Chemical Industries, Inc. (15)
     
31.1
 
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. *
     
31.2
 
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. *
     
32.1
 
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. *
     
32.2
 
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. *

*   Filed herewith.
** Denotes an agreement with management.
 
(1)
Incorporated by reference to the Form 10-SB filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 18, 1999.
 
(2)
Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 8, 2010.
 
(3)
Incorporated by reference to the Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002 filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2003.
 
(4)
Incorporated by reference to the Form S-8 Registration Statement filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 13, 2003.
 
(5)
Incorporated by reference to the Form S-8 Registration Statement filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 8, 2002.
 
(6)
Incorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the period ended September 30, 2006 filed by the Company on November 13, 2006.
 
(7)
Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 11, 2007.
 
(8)
Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 30, 2007.
 
(9)
Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 9, 2008.
  
 
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(10)
Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 23, 2008.
 
(11)
Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 3, 2008.
 
(12)
Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 15, 2009.
 
(13)
Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 17, 2009.
 
(14)
Incorporated by reference to the registration statement on Form S-1 filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 2, 2002.
 
(15)
Incorporated by reference to the registration statement on Form 10-K filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2010.
 
(16)
Incorporated by reference to the Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003 filed by the Company on March 30, 2004.
 
(17)
Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 25, 2009.
 
(18)
Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 15, 2010.
 
(19)
Incorporated by reference to the registration statement on Form S-1 filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 11, 2010.
 
(20)
Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 10, 2010.
 
(21)
Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 2, 2011.
 
 
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SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: May 16, 2011
SINOCOKING COAL AND COKE
CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
     
 
By:
/s/ Jianhua Lv
   
Jianhua Lv
   
Chief Executive Officer
   
(Principal Executive Officer)
     
 
By:
/s/ Zan Wu
   
Zan Wu
   
Chief Financial Officer
   
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 
 
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