UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TORULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For June 30, 2009

Commission File No. 001-33176

Fuwei Films (Holdings) Co., Ltd. 
 


No. 387 Dongming Road
Weifang Shandong
People’s Republic of China, Postal Code: 261061 
 

(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES.)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ¨

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also
thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes ¨     No ¨
 
If “Yes” marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):
82-________
 
 
 
 

 

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K (this “Form 6-K”) contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements relate to future events or the future financial performance of Fuwei Films (Holdings) Co., Ltd. (the “Company”). The Company has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology, including, but not limited to, “anticipates”, “believes”, “expects”, “can”, “continue”, “could”, “estimates”, “intends”, “may”, “plans”, “potential”, “predicts”, “should” or “will” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology.

The forward-looking statements included in this Form 6-K are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company’s businesses and business environments. These statements reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events and are not a guarantee of future results, operations, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Actual results of the Company’s results, operations, levels of activity, performance or achievements may differ materially from information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of risk factors.  They include, among other things, competition in the BOPET film industry; growth of, and risks inherent in, the BOPET film industry in China; changes in the international market; the increase of the price of energy (mainly power) and sometimes inadequate energy supply in the area where Shandong Fuwei locates, which may result in the increase of production cost, decrease of sales, and negatively influence the Company’s financial performance; uncertainty of various kinds of international barriers; uncertainty as to future profitability and its ability to obtain adequate financing for its planned capital expenditure requirements; uncertainty as to the Company’s ability to successfully obtain financing and consequently continue the operation of the third BOPET production line, the construction of which has already commenced; uncertainty as to the Company’s ability to continuously develop new BOPET film products and keep up with changes in BOPET film technology; instability of power and energy supply; risks associated with possible defects and errors in its products; uncertainty as to its ability to protect and enforce its intellectual property rights; uncertainty as to its ability to attract and retain qualified executives and personnel; and uncertainty in acquiring raw materials on time and on acceptable terms, particularly in light of the volatility in the prices of petroleum products in recent years and the potential impact resulting from the pending criminal litigation and related new developments to the major shareholders; uncertainty in the adverse effect resulting from the pending shareholders class action suit filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.  The Company’s expectations are as of the date this Form 6-K is filed, and the Company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date this Report on Form 6-K is filed to confirm these statements to actual results, unless required by law.

On August 14, 2009, the Company announced its unaudited consolidated financial results for the six months period ended June 30, 2009.

 
 
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FUWEI FILMS (HOLDINGS) CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2009 AND DECEMBER 31, 2008
(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)
 
     
June 30, 2009
     
December 31, 2008
 
     
(Unaudited)
     
 
 
     
RMB
   
US$
     
RMB
 
ASSETS
 
Current assets
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
      15,957       2,336         15,823  
Restricted cash
 
    11,055       1,618  
 
    10,411  
Accounts and bills receivable, net
      23,345       3,418         38,579  
Inventories
 
    29,023       4,249  
 
    30,589  
Advance to suppliers
      4,333       634         6,846  
Prepayments and other receivables
 
    1,879       275  
 
    1,857  
Deferred tax assets - current
      2,078       304         457  
Total current assets
 
    87,670       12,834  
 
    104,562  
                             
Plant, properties and equipment, net
 
    331,644       48,552  
 
    259,235  
Construction in progress
      240,455       35,202         319,408  
Lease prepayments, net
 
    22,245       3,257  
 
    22,507  
Advanced to suppliers - Long Term
      4,318       632         4,308  
Goodwill
 
    10,276       1,504  
 
    10,276  
Deposit
      18,808       2,753         17,613  
Deferred tax assets - non current
 
    4,112       603  
 
    1,995  
                             
Total assets
 
    719,528       105,337  
 
    739,904  
                             
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
Current liabilities
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term borrowings
      153,179       22,425         164,764  
Accounts payables
 
    25,938       3,797  
 
    23,301  
Advance from customers
      12,163       1,781         8,781  
Accrued expenses and other payables
 
    4,586       671  
 
    7,460  
Deferred tax liabilities
   
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
 
    195,866       28,674  
 
    204,305  
                             
 Long-term loan
 
    15,000       2,196  
 
    5,000  
                             
Total liabilities
 
    210,866       30,870  
 
    209,305  
                             
Shareholders’ equity
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Registered capital(of US$0.129752 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 13,062,500 issued and outstanding)
      13,323       1,950         13,323  
Additional paid-in capital
 
    311,907       45,663  
 
    311,907  
Statutory reserve
      29,338       4,295         29,338  
Retained earnings
 
    153,461       22,466  
 
    174,970  
Cumulative translation adjustment
      633       93         1,061  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total shareholders’ equity
      508,662       74,467         530,599  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
      719,528       105,337         739,904  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated statements.
 

 
 
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FUWEI FILMS (HOLDINGS) CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008
(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)
(UNAUDITED)
 
   
The Three Months
 
     
The Six Months
 
 
   
Periods Ended
Jun. 30, 2009
     
Periods Ended
Jun. 30, 2008
     
Periods Ended
Jun. 30, 2009
     
Periods Ended
Jun. 30, 2008
 
   
RMB
   
US$
     
RMB
     
RMB
   
US$
     
RMB
 
                                           
Net sales
    72,571       10,624  
 
    124,747  
 
    147,088       21,533  
 
    228,781  
Cost of sales
    (66,297 )     (9,706 )       (102,799 )       (140,741 )     (20,604 )       (185,207 )
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit
    6,274       919         21,948         6,347       929         43,573  
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses
                                                     
Selling expenses
 
  (2,734 )     (400 )
 
    (4,300 )
 
    (7,631 )     (1,117 )
 
    (7,738 )
Administrative expenses
    (4,609 )     (675 )       (4,705 )       (16,071 )     (2,353 )       (12,429 )
Total operating expenses       (7,343 )     (1,075 )
 
    (9,005 )
 
    (23,702 )     (3,470 )
 
    (20,167 )
                                                       
Operating income/(loss)
    (1,069 )     (156 )
 
    12,943  
 
    (17,355 )     (2,541 )
 
    23,406  
                                                       
Other income/(expense)
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
- Interest income
    41       6         52         143       21         68  
- Interest expense
    (4,119 )     (603 )
 
    (4,855 )
 
    (4,119 )     (603 )
 
    (8,645 )
- Others income, net
    (3,437 )     (503 )       2,410         (3,882 )     (568 )       4,651  
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total other income/(expense)
    (7,515 )     (1,100 )       (2,393 )       (7,858 )     (1,150 )       (3,926 )
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income/ (loss) before income tax benefit/(expense)
    (8,584 )     (1,257 )       10,550         (25,213 )     (3,691 )       19,480  
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income tax benefit/(expense)
    1,210       177         (896 )       3,704       542         (1,889 )
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income/(loss)
    (7,374 )     (1,079 )       9,655         (21,510 )     (3,149 )       17,591  
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income
                                                     
- Foreign currency translation adjustments
    (416 )     (61 )
 
    (453 )
 
    (428 )     (63 )
 
    168  
                                                       
Comprehensive income/ (loss)
    (7,790 )     (1,141 )
 
    9,202  
 
    (21,937 )     (3,212 )
 
    17,759  
                                                       
Earnings/ (loss) per share, Basic and diluted
    (0.56 )     (0.08 )
 
    0.74  
 
    (1.65 )     (0.24 )
 
    1.35  
                                                       
Weighted average number ordinary shares, Basic and diluted
    13,062,500       13,062,500  
 
    13,062,500  
 
    13,062,500       13,062,500  
 
    13,062,500  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated statements.

 
 
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FUWEI FILMS (HOLDINGS) CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008
 (amounts in thousands except share and per share value)
(UNAUDITED)
 
 
Six Months Periods Ended Jun. 30, 2009
 
 
Six Months Periods
Ended Jun. 30, 2008
 
 
RMB
   
US$
   
RMB
 
Cash flow from operating activities
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
Net income/ (loss)
  (21,510 )     (3,149 )     17,591  
Adjustments to reconcile net income/ (loss) to net cash
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
provided by operating activities
                     
- Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
  16,048       2,349  
 
  12,308  
- Amortization of lease prepayments
  227       33       263  
- Deferred income taxes
  (3,320 )     (486 )
 
  -  
- Bad debt expense/(recovery)
  5,945       870       55  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
- Accounts receivable
  13,948       2,042       (4,624 )
- Inventories
  1,567       229  
 
  (7,258 )
- Advance to suppliers
  2,504       367       (13,304 )
- Prepaid expenses and other current assets
  (5,842 )     (855 )
 
  (4,379 )
- Accounts payable
  2,637       386       223  
- Accrued expenses and other payables
  (247 )     (36 )
 
  1,341  
- Advance from customers
  3,383       495       5,932  
- Tax payable
  (3,042 )     (445 )
 
  (2,575 )
                       
Net cash provided by operating activities
  12,298       1,800  
 
  5,572  
                       
Cash flow from investing activities
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
  (88,458 )     (12,950 )     (1,989 )
Restricted cash related to trade finance
  (644 )     (94 )
 
  34,761  
Addition to construction in progress
  78,953       11,559       (32,420 )
Deposit for purchase
  -       -  
 
  (21,000 )
                       
Net cash used in investing activities
  (10,149 )     (1,485 )
 
  (20,648 )
                       
Cash flow from financing activities
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
Net proceeds from issuance of share capital
  -       -       -  
Principal payments of short-term bank loans
  (11,585 )     (1,696 )
 
  (119,590 )
Proceeds from short-term bank loans
  10,000       1,464       110,844  
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities
  (1,585 )     (232 )     (8,746 )
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes
  (431 )     (55 )
 
  -  
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalent
  134       28       (23,821 )
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalent
                     
At beginning of period/year
  15,823       2,308  
 
  30,908  
                       
At end of period/year
  15,957       2,336  
 
  7,087  
                       
SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURE:
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
                       
Interest paid
  3,901       571  
 
  4,838  
                       
Income tax paid
  -       -  
 
  2,561  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated statements.
 
 
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FUWEI FILMS (HOLDINGS) CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)

NOTE 1 - BACKGROUND
 
Fuwei Films (Holdings) Co., Ltd. (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) are principally engaged in the production and distribution of BOPET film, a high quality plastic film widely used in packaging, imaging, electronics, electrical and magnetic products in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”). The Company is a holding company incorporated in the Cayman Islands, established on August 9, 2004 under the Cayman Islands Companies Law as an exempted company with limited liability. The Company was established for the purpose of acquiring shares in Fuwei (BVI) Co., Ltd. (“Fuwei (BVI)”), an intermediate holding company established for the purpose of acquiring all of the ownership interest in Fuwei Films (Shandong) Co., Ltd. (“Shandong Fuwei”).

On August 20, 2004, the Company was allotted and issued one ordinary share of US$1.00 in Fuwei (BVI) (being the entire issued share capital of Fuwei (BVI)), thereby establishing Fuwei (BVI) as the intermediate investment holding company of the Group.

The Group was established by certain members of the former management team and employees (the “Group Founders”) of Shandong Neo-Luck Plastics Co., Ltd (“Shandong Neo-Luck”), a company owned 59% by a PRC state-owned enterprise. Prior to filing for bankruptcy protection on September 24, 2004, Shandong Neo-Luck was engaged in the business of BOPET film production. Certain production-related assets of Shandong Neo-Luck, which had previously been mortgaged to the Bank of China, Weifang City branch (the “Mortgagee Bank”) as security for several loans extended to Shandong Neo-Luck’s affiliates, were acquired through public auction by Shandong Fuwei on October 9, 2003 for RMB156,000 as a result of the borrower’s default on various bank loans. Shandong Fuwei, established in the PRC on January 28, 2003 as a limited liability company, commenced its operations in July 2003. The principal activities of Shandong Fuwei are those relating to the design, production and distribution of plastic films. Shandong Neo-Luck was subsequently declared bankrupt by the Weifang Municipal People’s Court in the PRC on September 24, 2004.

Through its intermediate holding company, Fuwei (BVI), the Company acquired a 100% ownership interest in Shandong Fuwei on October 27, 2004 for a purchase price of RMB91,093. Shandong Fuwei thereafter became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fuwei (BVI) effective October 27, 2004. On December 25, 2004, Shandong Fuwei acquired additional production-related assets that were formerly owned by Shandong Neo-Luck for RMB119,280 through a public auction. Shandong Fuwei converted into a wholly-foreign owned enterprise in the PRC on January 5, 2005, with a registered capital of US$11,000 which increased to US$42,700 on December 31, 2006.


On April 23, 2009, Fuwei Films USA, LLC was set up and co-invested by Fuwei Films (Holdings) Co., Ltd. and Newell Finance Management Co., Ltd.. Fuwei Films USA, LLC has a registered capital of US$10 with a total investment amount of US$100. Fuwei Films (Holdings) Co., Ltd. and Newell Finance Management Co., Ltd. own 60% and 40% of the total shares of Fuwei Films USA, LLC, respectively.
 
 
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FUWEI FILMS (HOLDINGS) CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)

NOTE 2 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Unaudited Interim Financial Information  

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) as applicable to smaller reporting companies, and generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial reporting. The information furnished herein reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals and adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly present the operating results for the respective periods. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally presented in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F. The results of the six month period ended June 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2009.
 
Principles of Consolidation

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its two subsidiaries. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
Use of Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management of the Group to make a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the 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. Actual results could differ from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, management reviews its estimates and assumptions, including those related to the recoverability of the carrying amount and the estimated useful lives of long-lived assets, valuation allowances for accounts receivable and realizable values for inventories. Changes in facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates.

Foreign Currency Transactions

The Group’s reporting currency is the Renminbi (“RMB”).

The Company and Fuwei (BVI) operate in Hong Kong as investment holding companies and their financial
 
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FUWEI FILMS (HOLDINGS) CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)

 
NOTE 2 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

records are maintained in Hong Kong dollars, being the functional currency of these two entities. Assets and liabilities are translated into RMB at the exchange rates at the balance sheet date, equity accounts are translated at historical exchange rates and income, expenses, and cash flow items are translated using the average rate for the period. The translation adjustments are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income in the statements of shareholders’ equity and comprehensive income.
 
Transactions denominated in currencies other than RMB are translated into RMB at the exchange rates quoted by the People’s Bank of China (the “PBOC”) prevailing at the dates of transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into RMB using the applicable exchange rates quoted by the PBOC at the balance sheet dates. The resulting exchange differences are recorded in the statements of income.

RMB is not fully convertible into foreign currencies. All foreign exchange transactions involving RMB must take place either through the PBOC or other institutions authorized to buy and sell foreign currency. The exchange rate adopted for the foreign exchange transactions are the rates of exchange quoted by the PBOC which are determined largely by supply and demand.
 
Exchange Rate Information

Foreign Currency - The Company’s principal country of operations is in the People’s Republic of China. The financial position and results of operations of the Company are determined using the local currency (“Renminbi”) as the functional currency. The results of operations denominated in foreign currency are translated at the average rate of exchange during the reporting period.
 
Unless otherwise noted, all translations from Renminbi to U.S. dollars in reporting of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the balance sheet date are translated at the market rate of exchange prevailing on that date. The registered equity capital denominated in the functional currency is translated at the historical rate of exchange at the time of capital contribution. All translation adjustments resulting from the translation of the financial statements into the reporting currency (“US Dollars”) are dealt with as a separate component within shareholders’ equity. We make no representation that any Renminbi or U.S. dollar amounts could have been, or could be, converted into U.S. dollars or Renminbi, as the case may be, at any particular rate, the rates stated above, or at all.
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

For statements of cash flow purposes, the Company considers all cash on hand and in banks, including accounts in book overdraft positions, certificates of deposit and other highly-liquid investments with maturities of three
 
 
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FUWEI FILMS (HOLDINGS) CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)

 
NOTE 2 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

months or less, when purchased, to be cash and cash equivalents.
 
Restricted cash refers to the cash balance held by bank as deposit for Letters of Credit. The Company has restricted cash of RMB11,055 (US$1,618) and RMB10,411(US$1,519) as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.
 
Trade Accounts Receivable

Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount after deduction of trade discounts, if any, and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Group’s best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in the Group’s existing accounts receivable. The Group determines the allowance based on historical write-off experience, customer specific facts and economic conditions.
 
The Group reviews its allowance for doubtful accounts monthly. Past due balances over 90 days and over a specified amount are reviewed individually for collectability. All other balances are reviewed on a pooled basis by aging of such balances. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. The Group does not have any off-balance-sheet credit exposure related to its customers.
 
The Group has a credit policy in place and the exposure to credit risk is monitored on an ongoing basis. Credit evaluations are performed on all customers requiring credit over a certain amount. These receivables are due within 7 to 60 days from the date of billing. Normally, the Group does not obtain collateral from customers.
 
Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is determined using the average- weighted cost method. Cost of work in progress and finished goods comprises of direct material, direct production cost and an allocated portion of production overheads based on normal operating capacity. 
 
Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Depreciation on property, plant and equipment is calculated on the straight-line method (after taking into account their respective estimated residual values) over the estimated useful lives of the assets. There are as follows:
 
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FUWEI FILMS (HOLDINGS) CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)

NOTE 2 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 
Years
Buildings and improvements
25 - 30
Plant and equipment
10 - 15
Computer equipment
5
Furniture and fixtures
5
Motor vehicles
5

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment attributable to manufacturing activities is capitalized as part of the inventory, and expensed to cost of goods sold when inventory is sold. Depreciation related to abnormal amounts from idle capacity is charged to cost of goods sold for the period incurred.
 
Construction in progress represents capital expenditures in respect of the new BOPET production line and the trial production line. No depreciation is provided in respect of construction in progress.
 
Lease Prepayments

Lease prepayments represent the costs of land use rights in the PRC. Land use rights are carried at cost and charged to expense on a straight-line basis over the respective periods of rights of 30 years. The current portion of lease prepayments has been included in prepayments and other receivables in the balance sheet.
 
Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of purchased cost over fair value of net assets of Shandong Fuwei’s acquired business. Goodwill is evaluated for impairment annually. The Company evaluates the carrying value of goodwill during the fourth quarter of each year and between annual evaluations if events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying amount. Such circumstances could include, but are not limited to: (1) a significant adverse change in legal factors or in business climate, (2) unanticipated competition, or (3) an adverse action or assessment by a regulator. When evaluating whether goodwill is impaired, the Company compares the fair value of the reporting unit to which the goodwill is assigned to the reporting unit’s carrying amount, including goodwill. The fair value of the reporting unit is estimated using a combination of the income, or discounted cash flows, approach and the market approach, which utilizes comparable companies’ data. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, then the amount of the impairment loss must be measured. The impairment loss would be calculated by comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill to its carrying amount. In calculating the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill, the fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all of the other assets and liabilities of that unit based on their fair values. The excess of the fair value of a reporting unit over the amount assigned to its other assets and liabilities is the implied fair value of
 
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)
 
NOTE 2 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

goodwill. An impairment loss would be recognized when the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value. The Company’s evaluation of goodwill resulted in no impairment losses.
 
Impairment of Long-lived Assets   
 
Long-lived assets, other than goodwill, including property, plant, and equipment and intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
 
Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount in which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset.
 
Revenue Recognition

Sales of plastic films are reported, net of value added taxes (“VAT”), sales returns, and trade discounts. The standard terms and conditions under which the Group generally delivers allow a customer the right to return product for refund only if the product does not conform to product specifications; the non-conforming product is identified by the customer; and the customer rejects the non-conforming product and notifies the Group within 7 days and 30 days of receipt for sales to customers in the PRC and overseas, respectively. The Group recognizes revenue when products are delivered and the customer takes ownership and assumes risk of loss, collection of the relevant receivable is probable, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists and the sales price is fixed or determinable.
 
In the PRC, VAT of 17% on invoice amount is collected in respect of the sales of goods on behalf of tax authorities. The VAT collected is not revenue of the Group; instead, the amount is recorded as a liability on the consolidated balance sheet until such VAT is paid to the authorities.

Government Grants

Government grants are recognized in the consolidated balance sheet initially as deferred income when they have been received. Grants that compensate the Group for expenses incurred are recognized as a reduction of expenses in the consolidated statement of income in the same period in which the related expenses are incurred.
 
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)
 
NOTE 2 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 

Retirement and Other Post-retirement Benefits

Contributions to retirement schemes (which are defined contribution plans) are charged to expense as and when the related employee service is provided.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
 
Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of ordinary and dilutive potential ordinary shares outstanding during the year. Diluted potential ordinary shares consist of shares issuable pursuant to stock option plan.
 
Contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Group is subject to contingencies, including legal proceedings and claims arising out of the business that relate to a wide range of matters, including among others, product liability. The Group recognizes a liability for such contingency if it determines it is probable that a loss has occurred and a reasonable estimate of the loss can be made. The Group may consider many factors in making these assessments including past history and the specifics of each matter. As the Group has not become aware of any product liability claim since operations commenced, the Group has not recognized a liability for any product liability claims.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards
 
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 166, “Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets  an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140” (“SFAS 166”), which requires additional information regarding transfers of financial assets, including securitization transactions, and where companies have continuing exposure to the risks
 
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)
 
NOTE 2 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 
 
related to transferred financial assets. SFAS 166 eliminates the concept of a “qualifying special-purpose entity,” changes the requirements for derecognizing financial assets, and requires additional disclosures. SFAS 166 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009. The Company does not believe this pronouncement will impact its financial statements.
 
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167, “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)” (“SFAS 167”), which modifies how a company determines when an entity that is insufficiently capitalized or is not controlled through voting (or similar rights) should be consolidated. SFAS 167 clarifies that the determination of whether a company is required to consolidate an entity is based on, among other things, an entity’s purpose and design and a company’s ability to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance. SFAS 167 requires an ongoing reassessment of whether a company is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity. SFAS 167 also requires additional disclosures about a company’s involvement in variable interest entities and any significant changes in risk exposure due to that involvement. SFAS 167 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009. The Company does not believe this pronouncement will impact its financial statements.
 
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification TM and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“SFAS No. 168”), which becomes effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. SFAS No. 168 replaces SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. SFAS No. 168 identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting principles used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with US GAAP (the GAAP hierarchy) impact of the adoption of this accounting standard to be material on the consolidated financial statements. The Company does not believe this pronouncement will impact its financial statements.
 
On January 12, 2009, FASB issued FSP EITF 99-20-01, “Amendment to the Impairment Guidance of EITF Issue No. 99-20”. This FSP amends the impairment guidance in EITF Issue No. 99-20, “Recognition
 
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)

NOTE 2 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

of Interest Income and Impairment on Purchased Beneficial Interests and Beneficial Interests That Continue to be Held by a Transferor in Securitized Financial Assets,” to achieve more consistent determination of whether an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred. The FSP also retains and emphasizes the objective of an other-than-temporary impairment assessment and the related disclosure requirements in FASB Statement No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities, and other related guidance. The FSP will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after December 15, 2008, and will be applied prospectively. Retrospective application to a prior interim or annual reporting period is not permitted. The Company does not believe this pronouncement will impact its financial statements.
 
NOTE 3 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES, NET

Accounts receivables at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 consist of the following:
 
 
           
     6-30-2009          12-31-2008  
 
 
RMB
   
US$
       
RMB
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
           
Accounts receivable
    21,885       3,204           41,245  
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts
    (5,360 )     (785 )         (4,074 )
 
    16,525       2,419           37,171  
Bills receivable
    6,819       998           1,408  
 
                           
 
    23,345       3,418           38,579  
Bill receivables are bank’s acceptance bills, which are guaranteed by bank.
 
NOTE 4-INVENTORIES
 
Inventories at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 consist of the following:
 
    6-30-2009        12-31-2008
   
RMB
   
US$
   
RMB
   
(Unaudited)
       
Raw materials
    17,389       2,546  
 
  11,239  
Work-in-progress
    2,009       294       1,527  
Finished goods
    13,500       1,976  
 
  17,285  
Consumables and spare parts
    558       82       539  
Inventory--impairment
    (4,433 )     (649 )  
- 
 
 
                       
      29,023       4,249       30,589  
 
 
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)
 
NOTE 5-PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET

Property, plant and equipment consist of the following: 
 
      6-30-2009              12-31-2008  
     
RMB
   
US$
           
RMB
 
     
(Unaudited)
               
Buildings
 
    38,272       5,603    
 
      34,807  
Plant and equipment
      414,981       60,752               330,106  
Computer equipment
 
    1,379       202    
 
      1,387  
Furniture and fixtures
      5,925       867               5,799  
Motor vehicles
 
    1,739       255    
 
      1,739  
 
 
    462,296       67,679    
 
      373,838  
Less: accumulated depreciation
      (130,652 )     (19,127 )             (114,604 )
 
 
    331,644       48,552    
 
      259,235  
     
=========
   
=========
           
=========
 

Total depreciation for the six month periods ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was RMB16,048 (US$2,349) and RMB12,308 (US$1,744), respectively. For the periods three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, depreciation expenses were RMB8,764 (US$1,283) and RMB6,163 (US$886), respectively.
 
NOTE 6 - CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS

Construction-in-progress represents capital expenditure in respect of the BOPET production line and the trial production line. Construction in progress was RMB 240,455 (US$ 35,202) ended June 30, 2009, and RMB319,408 (US$46,600) ended December 31, 2008, respectively.
 
NOTE 7 - LEASE PREPAYMENTS

As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, lease prepayments, net of amortization were RMB 22,245 (US$3,257) and RMB 22,507 (US$3,284), respectively. 
 
Amortization of land use rights for the six month periods ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were RMB227 (US$33) and RMB 260(US$37), respectively. Amortization of land use rights for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008was RMB 114 (US$ 17) and RMB 111 (US$ 16), respectively.
 
Amortization expenses for the next five years after June 30, 2009 are as follows: 
 
RMB
 
US$
1 year after
454
 
66
2 year after
454
 
66
3 year after
454
 
66
4 year after
454
 
66
5 year after
454
 
66
 
 
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)
 
NOTE 8 – DEPOSIT

On January 20, 2008, Shandong Fuwei signed a “Letter of Intent of Joyinn Capital Increase and Share Expansion”(“LOI”) with Joyinn Hotel Investment & Management Co., Ltd. (“Joyinn”) and the Shareholder of Joyinn. Joyinn is a legal company of limited liability that registered on May 19, 2006 in Beijing, with registered capital of RMB 50,000. In order to grow, Joyinn plans to increase its registered capital by RMB 52,000 to a  total of RMB 102,000, and plans to accept Shandong Fuwei as a new shareholder to invest and buy its shares.

According to the LOI, Shandong Fuwei deposited RMB 26,000 (half of the would-be added register capital of RMB 52,000), to Joyinn as the prepayment as of June 30, 2008. The prepayment to Joyinn will be regarded as investment payment after all parties enter into the final capital increase and shares expansion agreement during the effective term of this LOI. A share pledging agreement was entered into subsequently on April 9, 2008 between Shandong Fuwei and Shandong Xinmeng Investment Co., Ltd (“Pledger”), which holds 97.6% shares of Joyinn. The Pledger agreed to pledge its 52% interest in Joyinn, as a guarantee to the prepayment on the newly increased register capital made by Shandong Fuwei to Joyinn. Based on the mutual supplementary agreement signed in June 2008, the prepayment was decreased by RMB 5,000 and returned to the Company on June 18, 2008. As of June 30, 2009, the total amount of the deposit was RMB 18,808 (US$2,747) after net of reserve.

On July 14, 2009, Shandong Fuwei and Joyinn “Supplementary Agreement of Letter of Intent of Joyinn Capital Increase and Share Expansion” which extends the duration of former agreement to two years that is, Fuwei  has the option right to determined to continue or withdraw the investment prior to Jan. 14, 2010, the expiration date of the agreement.
 
 
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)

 
NOTE 9 - SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM BANK LOANS
 

 
         6-30-2009    12-31-2008  
 
Lender
 Interest rate
per annum
     RMB      US$    RMB  
SHORT-TERM LOANS
                   
 Bank of Communications Co., Ltd.
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 - July 16, 2008 to June 10, 2009
5.84 %     -       -   82,580  
 - July 18, 2008 to June 23, 2009
5.84 %  
- 
   
- 
  60,000  
 - June 9, 2009 to June 8, 2010
5.84 %     70,000       10,248   -  
 - June 9, 2009 to June 8, 2010
5.84 %     70,000       10,248   -  
                         
Weifang Commercial Bank
                       
- January 24, 2008 to January 12, 2009
0.00 %  
- 
   
- 
 
10,000 
 
- January 30, 2008 to January 18, 2009
0.00 %     -       -   10,000  
- January 13, 2009 to January 12, 2010
0.00 %     10,000       1,464   -  
                         
 Bank of China
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
- March 13, 2008 to March 13, 2009
5.45 %     (80 )     (12 ) 2,184  
- June 4, 2009 to June 4, 2010
1.38 %     3,259       477   -  
                         
LONG-TERM LOANS
                       
Weifang Commercial Bank                        
- December 2, 2008 to December 2, 2011
0.00 %     5,000       732  
5,000 
 
- January 16, 2009 to January 12, 2012
0.00 %     10,000       1,464   -  
                         
 
 
      168,179       24,621   169,764  
       
=========
   
=========
 
=========
 
 
Notes: 

During the year ended December 31, 2008, and the six month period ended June 30, 2009, the Company entered into several loan agreements with banks with terms ranging from one year to three years to finance its working capital, R&D investment, construction, and foreign trade. None of the loan agreements requires the Company to comply with financial covenants. The weighted average interest rate of short-term bank loans outstanding as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 were 5.84% and 6.32% per annum, respectively.

The principal amounts of the above short-term loans are repayable at the end of the loan period.

The Company obtained short-term loans from Weifang Branch of Bank of Communication on July 16, 2008 and July 18, 2008 for RMB 82,580 and RMB60,000, respectively.  The maturity date of the RMB82,580 loan is June 10, 2009and the maturity date of the RMB60, 000 loan is June 23, 2009. On June 9, 2009, the Company entered into two loan contracts with Weifang Branch of Bank of Communication for RMB70 million each, with a maturity date of June 8, 2010. The annual interest rate is up by 10% based on the fixed benchmark interest rate 5.31% determined by the People’s Bank of China effective December 22, 2008. As of June 30, 2009, the interest rate in effect is 5.841%.

 
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)

 
NOTE 9 - SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM BANK LOANS (continued)

The Company entered into three interest free loan agreements with the Weifang Commercial Bank for the amount of (i) RMB10,000, effective January 13, 2009, with a maturity date of January 12, 2010;  (ii) RMB10,000, effective January 16, 2009, with a maturity date of January 12, 2012; and (iii) RMB5,000, effective December 2, 2008, with a maturity date of December 2, 2011. All of the foregoing loans are interest-free loans.  These are industrial development fund loans administrated by the local government of Shandong Province, and made through the Weifang Commercial Bank, to be provided to local high-and –new tech enterprises for the purpose of enhancing innovation and technical research and development and to support their development. The proceeds of these loans have been used for construction of the trial production line and for research and development.
 
Long-term bank loans maturity for the next three years after June 30, 2009 are as follows: 

 
 
RMB
 
US$
1 year after
 
-
 
-
2 year after
 
5,000
 
732
3 year after
 
1,000
 
1,464

On March 13, 2008, Shandong Fuwei recommended a foreign currency portfolio from Bank of China Weifang branch, with expectation to reduce the cost of foreign exchange for Shandong Fuwei importing raw materials. The portfolio transactions are guaranteed by RMB2,264 security deposit for one-year foreign currency loan of US$319 with an interest rate of 5.45%. The outstanding loan of US$319 matured on March 13, 2009. 
 
On June 4, 2009, Shandong Fuwei entered into a one-year foreign currency loan agreement with Bank of China Weifang Branch for US$477 which is secured by a deposit of RMB 3,259 with an interest rate of 1.38375%, 0.2% down float by trading day’s LIBOR interest, in order to reduce the currency translation cost of Shandong Fuwei.
 
Our total short-term loan as of June 30, 2009 was RMB 153.2 million (US$22.4 million), and total long-term loan as of June 30, 2009 was RMB 15 million (US$2.2 million). We have pledged carrying amount RMB 344.7 million (US$ 50.5 million) of property, plant and equipment and lease prepayments as security for RMB 165.0 million (US$ 24.2 million) of the above outstanding indebtedness.  In the event that we default on all or any portion of this indebtedness, our lenders could foreclose on our assets. 
 
NOTE 10-INCOME TAX  

The Company is registered in Cayman Islands and has operations primarily in two tax jurisdictions, the PRC and Cayman Islands.
 
 
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)

NOTE 10-INCOME TAX (continued)

The provision for income taxes from operations consists of the following for the three months periods ended June 30, 2009 and 2008:

   6-30-2009      6-30-2008  
 
(RMB)
   
(US$)
   
(RMB)
 
Cayman Islands Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
  -       -       -  
                       
PRC Current Income Expense (Benefit)
  -       -       1,889  
Deferred Tax Expense (Benefit)
  (6,189 )     (906 )     -  
                       
Total Provision for Income Tax
  (6,189 )     (906 )     1,889  

The following is a reconciliation of the provision for income taxes at the respective income tax rate to the income reflected in the Statement of Operations:
 
    6-30-2009     6-30-2008
Tax expense (credit) – Cayman Islands
  0 %     0 %
Foreign income tax – PRC
  15 %     15 %
Exempt from income tax due to tax holidays
  (0 )%     (0 )%
Tax expense at actual rate
  15 %     15 %

Cayman Islands Tax

Under the current law of Cayman Islands, the Company is not subject to tax on income or capital gain. In addition, upon payments of dividends by the Company to its shareholders, no Cayman Islands withholding tax is imposed.

PRC Tax

Pursuant to the acquisition by Fuwei (BVI), Shandong Fuwei became a wholly foreign-owned enterprise under the laws of the PRC on January 5, 2005. Accordingly, Shandong Fuwei is entitled to a new 2-year exemption and the 3-year 50% reduction for Foreign Enterprise Income Tax holiday whereby the profit for the first two financial years beginning with the first profit-making year (after setting off tax losses carried forward from prior years) is exempted from income tax in the PRC and the profit for each of the subsequent three financial years is taxed at 50% of the prevailing tax rates set by the relevant tax authorities. The tax holiday of Shandong Fuwei commenced in 2005. Shandong Fuwei was exempted from PRC income tax for the period from January 28, 2003 to December 31, 2006, and 50% reduction in tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2007.
 
According to the New Tax Law, from January 1, 2008, the standard corporate income tax rates for enterprises in the PRC will be reduced from 33% to 25%. However, an “encouraged hi-tech enterprise” will continue to be entitled a reduced corporate income tax rate of 15%.
 
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)

NOTE 10-INCOME TAX (continued)  

Under the New Tax Law being effective from January 1, 2008, and in accordance with “Notification of the State Council on carrying out the Transitional Preferential Policies concerning Enterprise Income Tax”(Guo Fa [2007] No.39) promulgated by the State Council on December 26, 2007, an entity established before March 16, 2007 that was entitled to preferential tax treatment prior to the New Tax Law will be subject to transitional tax rate beginning in period 2008 (“Transitional Tax rate”) before the new corporate income tax rate of 25% applies. For company currently enjoying a reduced tax rate of 15%, the Transitional Tax Rate is 18%, 20%, 22%, 24% and 25% in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011and 2012 on wards, respectively. The tax rate will transit to the standard tax rate of 25% for entities with current rate of 24% effective from January 1, 2008.

Shandong Fuwei was redesignated as a High-and-New Tech Enterprise in December 2008 and is enjoying the favorable income tax rate of 15% pursuant to the Enterprise Income Tax Law. Accordingly, the deferred taxes as of December 31, 2008, have been calculated employing the statutory rate of the Shandong Fuwei of 15%.
 
Income tax benefit reported in the consolidated statements of income differs from the income tax expense amount computed by applying the PRC income tax rate (the statutory tax rate of the Company’s principal subsidiary). For the periods ended June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company’s effective tax rates were both at 12.5%, as a High-and-New Tech Enterprise located in the Development District of national level in China. The effective income tax rate for the three month periods ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were 12.5% and 10.0%, respectively.

Tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets/(liabilities) as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are presented below.
 
   6-30-2009      12-31-2008  
 
RMB
   
US$
   
RMB
 
Current
               
 
 
Accounts receivable
  132       19       (80 )
Other receivables
  1,946       285       538  
 
  2,078       304       457  
                 
 
 
Non-current
               
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation and capitalized interest
  1,887       276       1,993  
Construction in progress, principally due to capitalized interest
  738       108       422  
Lease prepayments, principally due to differences in charges
Net operating loss carryforward
  (412 )     (60 )     (420 )  
Net operating loss carryforward
  1,898       278       -  
 
  4,111       602       1,995  
                 
 
 
Net deferred income tax assets
  6,189       906       2,452  
 
 
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)

NOTE 10-INCOME TAX (continued)

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. In order to fully realize the deferred tax asset, Shandong Fuwei will need to generate future taxable income of approximately RMB12,544,000 prior to 2031. Shandong Fuwei was under tax concession period for the period from January 28, 2003 to December 31, 2006. The profit before taxation for Shandong Fuwei for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008 was RMB69,933 (US$8,961), RMB51,941 (US$7,120) and RMB 21,1124 (US$ 3,082), respectively. Based upon the level of historical performance of Shandong Fuwei, management believes the deferred tax assets are realizable.

Effect of Adoption of FASB Interpretation No. 48 (Fin 48), “Accounting for Uncertainly in Income Taxes

In 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FIN 48, which clarifies the application of SFAS 109 by defining a criterion that an individual income tax position must meet for any part of the benefit of that position to be recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements and provides guidance on measurement, recognition, classification, accounting for interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. In accordance with the transition provisions, the Company adopted FIN 48, effective January 1, 2007.

The Company recognizes that virtually all tax positions in the PRC are not free of some degree of uncertainty due to tax law and policy changes by the state. However, the Company cannot reasonably quantify political risk factors and thus must depend on guidance issued by current state officials.

Based on all known facts and circumstances and current tax law, the Company believes that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 2009 is not material to its results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. The Company also believes that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 2009, if recognized, would not have a material effect on its effective tax rate. The Company further believes that there are no tax positions for which it is reasonably possible, based on current Chinese tax law and policy, that the unrecognized tax benefits will significantly increase or decrease over the next 12 months producing, individually or in the aggregate, a material effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.

NOTE 11- EARNINGS PER SHARE
 
The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings per Share" (SFAS 128). SFAS 128 requires the presentation of earnings per share (EPS) as Basic EPS and Diluted EPS.

 
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)

 
NOTE 11- EARNINGS PER SHARE (continued)

Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of ordinary and dilutive potential ordinary shares outstanding during the year. Diluted potential ordinary shares consist of shares issuable pursuant to stock option plan.

The weighted average number of shares used to calculate EPS was 13,062,500 for the six months periods ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and reflect only the shares outstanding for those periods.

The Company uses the treasury stock method to compute dilution related to outstanding stock options. Because the option price exceeded the market price for common stock at June 30, 2009, the options were anti-dilutive and were not included when computing diluted earnings per share.
 
Basic and diluted negative earnings per share were RMB1.65(US$0.24) for the six month period ended June 30, 2009 and basic and diluted earnings per share RMB1.35 (US$0.19) for the six month period ended June 30, 2008.
 
Basic and diluted negative earnings per share were RMB 0.56 (US$0.08) for the three month period ended June 30, 2009 and Basic and diluted earnings per share RMB 0.61 (US$0.08) for the three month period ended June 30, 2008.
 
The Company adopted SFAS No. 123 (Revised 2004), Share Based Payment ("SFAS No. 123R"), under the modified-prospective transition method on January 1, 2006. SFAS No. 123R requires companies to measure and recognize the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value. Share-based compensation recognized under the modified-prospective transition method of SFAS No. 123R includes share-based compensation based on the grant-date fair value determined in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, for all share-based payments granted prior to and not yet vested as of January 1, 2006 and share-based compensation based on the grant-date fair-value determined in accordance with SFAS No. 123R for all share-based payments granted after January 1, 2006. SFAS No. 123R eliminates the ability to account for the award of these instruments under the intrinsic value method proscribed by Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and allowed under the original provisions of SFAS No. 123.
 
NOTE 12 - STOCK OPTION PLAN
 
On December 22, 2006, the Company granted 187,500 stock options to Maxim Group LLC as part of the compensation for the provision of services relating to the initial public offering, or IPO, of the Company. The stock option is exercisable at an exercise price equal to US$10.35 per ordinary shares and expires on December 22, 2011. The stock option and ordinary shares underlying the stock option may not be sold, transferred,
 
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)

NOTE 12 - STOCK OPTION PLAN (continued)

assigned, pledged or hypothecated, or be the subject of any hedging, short sale, derivative, put or call transaction that would result in the effective disposition thereof by any person for a period of six months from the effective date. The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model based on the following assumptions: 
 
Fair value of shares on measurement date
 
US$ 8.28 per share
 
Expected volatility
57.26 %
Expected dividends
0.00 %
Expected term (in years)
5  
Risk-free rate
4.56 %

The fair value of the Company’s shares was estimated based on the IPO price of US$8.28 per share. The expected volatility is estimated by reference to the historical volatility of comparable companies listed on the Nasdaq Global Market. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the options is based on the U.S. government bond in effect at the time of grant. Expected dividend yields are based on historical dividends. Changes in these subjective input assumptions could materially affect the fair value estimates.
 
As of June 30, 2009, there was no unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested stock options.
 
Following is a summary of the stock option activity:
 
   
Options
outstanding
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
   
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
Outstanding, December 31, 2008
    187,500     $ 10.35     $ -  
Granted
    -       -       -  
Forfeited
    -       -       -  
Exercised
    -       -       -  
Outstanding, June 30,2009
                       

Following is a summary of the status of options outstanding at June 30, 2009:
 
Outstanding Options
 
Exercisable Options
 
Exercise Price
 
Number
 
Average Remaining
Contractual Life
 
 
Average Exercise
Price
 
 
Number
 
Average Exercise Price
 
 
$
10.35
   
187,500
   
3. 25
 
$
10.35
   
187,500
 
$
10.35
 
 
 
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)
 
NOTE 13- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Commitments

Shandong Fuwei is operating a rental BOPET production line with Shandong Weifang Legang Food Co., Ltd. (“Legang”) for a term of three years, which began in April 2007. The operating leases also include, among other things, the Company’s rental of a warehouse, offices and staff quarters. The term of these leases typically ranges from 1 to 3 years, and are renewable, subject to renegotiation of terms, upon expiration.  Due to the global financial crisis, the sales price continued to decline which result in great loss in the first quarter of 2009. In March 2009, Shandong Fuwei stopped leasing the production line. The two parties agreed that the operating lease agreement would be terminated in April 2009 and Shandong Fuwei is not obligated to pay any rental fees for leasing the production line starting from April 2009.

On April 23, 2009, Fuwei Films (Holdings) Co., Ltd. agreed to co-invest with Newell Finance Management Co., Ltd. to set up a new Company, called Fuwei Films USA, LLC, by investing US$100. As of June 30, 2009, Fuwei Films USA, LLC has not had any operations.

Contingencies

In 2006, Shandong Fuwei received correspondence relating to an arbitration proceeding initiated by DMT S. A. (“DMT”) against Shandong Neo-Luck in the ICC International Court of Arbitration (the “ICC”). In that proceeding, DMT sought monetary damages against Shandong Neo-Luck for approximately US $1,250 plus interest relating to a claim of partial non-payment for the DMT production line, which Shandong Fuwei acquired from Beijing Baorui in 2005. In early 2007, the ICC determined that despite arguments made to the ICC that Shandong Fuwei should not be a party to the proceeding, the arbitration should proceed with Shandong Fuwei as the respondent pending adjudication of issues relating to jurisdiction and liability.

A hearing was held by the ICC in November 2007. Subsequent to the hearing, at the invitation of Weifang Neoluck (Group) Co., Ltd (“Neoluck Group”), the original majority shareholder of Shandong Neo-Luck, the Neoluck Group and DMT engaged in efforts to achieve a settlement of the pending arbitration on January 18, 2008. Shandong Fuwei joined these discussions later as an interested party in order to support a resolution of the pending dispute and to achieve resolution of certain outstanding service and spare part issues.
 
After several weeks of negotiations among the parties, in March 2008, the parties entered into two agreements, a Service and Technical Assistance Agreement (the “Service Agreement”), between DMT and Shandong Fuwei, and a Settlement Agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) between DMT and the Neoluck Group. Under the Service Agreement, Shandong Fuwei would pay an amount of US$180 in two installments with respect to service and spare parts. The Company made its first payment in April 2008.  As of June 30, 2009 US$90 was still left unpaid. As agreed by the Service Agreement, the remaining US$90 must be paid within 60 days after the commencement of services described in the Service Agreement.
 
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)

NOTE 13 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued)
 
Under the Settlement Agreement, the Neoluck Group was obligated to pay an amount equal to US$900 in RMB by delivery of a bank draft to DMT. In late April, the Neoluck Group had not performed its obligation under the Settlement Agreement, and the Neoluck Group and DMT entered into a Supplemental Agreement pursuant to which the Neoluck Group would pay the amount owed to DMT in two installments. The Neoluck Group paid the first installment equal to US$ 450 in April 2008. As agreed between Neoluck Group and DMT, the remaining US$450 was to be paid in installments by the end of December 2008. As of June 30, 2009, Neoluck Group has paid US$ 300 and still has US$150 outstanding to DMT.
 
In the event the arbitration proceedings continue as a result of non-performance of the payment obligation, it is possible for the arbitral tribunal for the ICC International Court of Arbitration to rule in favor of DMT, which might result in a liability for Shandong Fuwei for the amount claimed plus interest. However, any possible liability regarding DMT’s claim should be reduced by the amount previously paid to DMT in connection with the above-described settlement. It should be noted further that in such event Fuwei might have sustainable claims for damages against the Neoluck Group for its failure to perform its obligations under the Settlement Agreement.
 
HKG Arbitration
 
At December 31, 2007, Hampden Kent Group LLC had threatened the Company with an arbitration, seeking a penalty fee in the amount of US$ 3,800, relating to services allegedly performed by HKG in attempting to provide financing to Fuwei pursuant to an August 19, 2006 letter agreement (the "Letter Agreement") between the parties.  Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, any dispute between the parties would be arbitrated by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. Pursuant to these rules, a demand for arbitration must be filed with the AAA regional office together with a filing fee by the claimant, in this case, HKG.
 
 In December 2007, HKG filed a demand for arbitration with the International Centre for Dispute Resolution of the AAA (“AAA/ICDR”). On January 28, 2008, the AAA/ICDR informed the Company that an arbitration proceeding would commence in accordance with its rules.  On February 18, 2008, HKG submitted an Amended Demand for Arbitration and Statement of Claim.  
 
On March 14, 2008, the Company submitted its answering statement and counterclaim in response to HKG's Amended Demand for Arbitration and Statement of Claim. The Company denied HKG's claims for breach of contract and breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing as legally and factually without merit and asserted various defenses. The Company also asserted a counterclaim against HKG for breach of the Letter Agreement, seeking to recover the over US$300 in fees and costs paid to HKG and other consequential damages.
 
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)

NOTE 13 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued)

On March 27, 2008, HKG submitted a letter in reply to the Company's counterclaim, generally denying the allegations and claims made by the Company.  
 
At the request of HKG, the Company had agreed to attempt to resolve this dispute through mediation. A neutral mediator was appointed by the AAA/ICDR. On April 24, 2008, HKG unilaterally cancelled the mediation and sought to proceed with the arbitration. A panel of three arbitrators (the “Panel”) was appointed, and a hearing on the parties’ respective claims was scheduled to commence on September 22, 2008.   By orders dated September 9, 2008 and September 15, 2008, the Panel suspended the hearing pending receipt of a full deposit of the outstanding fees.  On November 7, 2008, the Panel advised that if payment of the outstanding fees was not remitted on or before February 6, 2009, the case would be terminated for nonpayment on that date.  This deadline was twice extended. By order dated February 23, 2009, the Panel directed that if payment of the full deposit was not remitted to the ICDR on or before March 23, 2009, the case would be terminated for nonpayment, and no further extensions would be contemplated by the Panel.

On March 27, 2009, the Panel issued an order that this arbitration proceeding was terminated for nonpayment of the deposits due in accordance with Sections R-52 and R-54 of the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the AAA. The Company has not been ordered to pay any amount to HKG.

Class Action

On October 19, 2007, the Company became aware that a class action lawsuit had been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, on behalf of all persons who purchased the Company’s stock from the date of the Company’s IPO on December 19, 2006 through October 16, 2007. The complaint alleged that the Company and certain of its present and former officers, directors, and shareholders  violated the Securities Act of 1933. 
 
On November 21, 2007, the Company was given notice that a second class action lawsuit had been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, commenced on behalf of all persons who purchased the Company’s stock pursuant or traceable to the Registration Statement and Prospectus issued in connection with the Company’s IPO, during the period from December 19, 2006 through November 12, 2007. The complaint alleged that the Company, its underwriters, and certain of its executives violated Sections 11, 12(a)(2), and 15 of the Securities Act of 1933 by misrepresenting or omitting material information regarding the Company and its business operations.  
 
On January 24, 2008, the Court consolidated into a single action the putative securities class actions pending against the Company and certain of its officers, directors, and shareholders.  The Court appointed Ninyat Tonyaz as lead plaintiff, appointed the Rosen Law Firm, P.A. as lead counsel, and granted plaintiffs leave to file
 
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)

 
NOTE 13 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued)

a consolidated amended class action complaint.  The consolidated action is styled, In re Fuwei Films Securities Litigation, Case No. 07-CV-9416 (RJS). 

On March 14, 2008, plaintiffs filed a consolidated amended class action complaint (the "Amended Complaint") naming as defendants the Company, Xiaoan He, Mark Stulga, Jun Yin, Tongju Zhou, Duo Wang, and the Company's IPO underwriters (the “Underwriter Defendants”) — Maxim Group LLC, WR Hambrecht + Co., and Chardan Capital Markets, LLC.  The Amended Complaint asserts claims for violation of Sections 11, 12(a)(2), and 15 of the Securities Act of 1933. 

On May 14, 2008, the Company and Messrs. He and Stulga filed a motion to dismiss the Amended Complaint in its entirety.  The Underwriter Defendants separately moved to dismiss the Amended Complaint. 

On November 3, 2008, Plaintiffs filed proofs of service with the Court, indicating that Messrs. Yin, Wang, and Zhou were served with the Amended Complaint on or about August 14, 2008, and that they had 90 days after such date to serve an answer to the Amended Complaint or a motion pursuant to Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

As discussed in Note 16, on March 10, 2009, the Company became aware of the initial verdict issued by the Jinan Intermediate People’s Court in the city of Jinan, Shandong Province, concerning the Company’s three major shareholders, Messrs. Jun Yin, Duo Wang and Tongju Zhou.  The verdict finds the three major shareholders guilty of the crime of misappropriation of state-owned assets relating to tens of millions of RMBs worth of assets during the reorganization of Shandong Neoluck Plastics Co., Ltd.  The court sentenced Mr. Yin to death, with a stay of execution for two years.  Messrs. Zhou and Wang each received a sentence of life imprisonment.  All of the personal property of these three shareholders will be confiscated by the Chinese government.  Messrs. Yin, Wang, and Zhou have challenged the verdict by submitting an appeal, which is presently pending.  Messrs. Yin, Wang and Zhou have no involvement in Fuwei’s day-to-day operations.

By letter dated March 17, 2009, Plaintiffs apprised the Court of Fuwei’s March 10, 2009 Press Release disclosing the initial verdict against Messrs. Yin, Wang, and Zhou, and requested that the Court take judicial notice of this press release in adjudicating the then-pending motions to dismiss.  Plaintiffs argued that the initial verdict supports their claim that the DMT and Bruckner production lines were wrongfully transferred from Shandong Neo-Luck Plastics Co., Ltd. to the Company.  By letter dated March 24, 2009, counsel for the Company and Messrs. He and Stulga submitted a response in opposition to Plaintiffs’ March 17, 2009 letter.

By the Court’s Memorandum and Order dated July 10, 2009, the motions to dismiss of the Company, Messrs. He and Stulga, and the Underwriter Defendants were granted in part and denied in part.  At this preliminary stage of the litigation, the Court was required to assume that the facts alleged by the plaintiffs are true and to
 
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in thousands except share and per share value)

 
NOTE 13 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued)

draw all reasonable inferences in the plaintiffs’ favor.  Applying that standard, the Court dismissed plaintiffs’ claims to the extent they were based upon Fuwei’s alleged failure to disclose the DMT arbitration proceeding.  The Court also dismissed certain of plaintiffs’ claims to the extent they were brought on behalf of shareholders who did not purchase their shares directly in the IPO.  

The Court sustained plaintiffs’ remaining claims.  However, the Court noted that defendants may be able to assert affirmative defenses provided by the federal securities laws in a motion for summary judgment, which could resolve the case before trial.

Now that the motions to dismiss have been ruled upon, the named defendants must submit a response to the Amended Complaint and discovery will proceed.

The Company’s management continues to believe that the plaintiffs’ allegation’s are without merit. The Company intends to defend itself vigorously against the claims and has engaged a law firm in this regard. However, the Company's management is currently unable to reasonably estimate the amount or range of possible losses that will result from the ultimate resolution of this matter. As of June 30, 2009, the Company has not accrued any liability in connection with this litigation except for the defense expenses.
 
NOTE 14 - MAJOR CUSTOMERS AND VENDORS
 
There were no major customers which accounted over 10% of the total net revenue for the six months period ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.

One vendor provided approximately 50.0% of the Company’s raw materials for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The Company had RMB4,278 (US$626) advance to the vendor as of June 30, 2009. Two vendors provided approximately 60.6% of the Company’s raw materials for the six months ended June 30, 2008 with each vendor accounting for about 45.8%, and 14.9%, respectively.

 
 
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
References to "dollars" and "US$" are to United States Dollars. References to "we", "us", the "Company" or "Fuwei" include Fuwei Films (Holdings) Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries, except where the context requires otherwise.
 
Results of operations for the six months period ended June 30, 2009 compared to June 30, 2008
 
In the first half of 2009, the operating performance continued to be adversely affected, due to the global financial crisis.  We have taken actions to increase the profitability by reducing costs and increasing the sales price in the first half of 2009. However, as a result of a great competition in the Chinese domestic BOPET market, which is caused by the imbalance of supply and demand, and the insignificant increase of the market demand of specialty films, our revenue continued to decline in the first half of 2009. Furthermore, although the BOPET tax rebate increased from 11% to 13%, there was no increase in the export of BOPET due to the decrease in overseas market demand. In addition, some countries have adopted policies such as trade protectionism which has adversely affected our exports. Due to the foregoing reason, our operating performance of the first half of 2009 has declined significantly compared to the same period of 2008.

The table below sets forth certain line items from our Statement of Income as a percentage of revenue:
 
 
Six Months Period Ended
June 30,2009
   
Six Months Period Ended
June 30, 2008
 
 
(as % of Revenue)
 
Gross profit
4.4       19.0  
Operating expenses
(16.1)       (8.8)  
Operating income/(loss)
(11.8)       10.2  
Other income/(expense)
(5.3)       (1.7)  
Income tax benefit/(expense)
2.5       (0.8)  
Net income/(loss)
(14.6)       7.7  

Revenue 

The Company’s revenue is primarily derived from the manufacture and sale of plastic films.

Net sales during the six months period ended June 30, 2009 were RMB 147.1 million (US$21.5 million), compared to RMB 228.8 million (US$32.4 million) during the same period in 2008, representing a 35.7% decrease.

The sales of specialty films during the six months period ended June 30, 2009 were RMB 10.7 million (US$ 1.6 million), reflected 7.3% of total net sales as compared to 32.7% in the same period of 2008, a decrease of 25.4% compared to the same period last year. The decline was largely attributable to the decrease in demand for high value-added packaging due to the global financial crisis.
 
 
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The following is a breakdown of commodity and specialty film sales (amounts in thousands):
 
   
Six Months Period Ended
June 30, 2009
         
Six Months Period
Ended June 30, 2008
       
      RMB        US$      % of Total        RMB        % of Total   
                                       
Printing film
    16,632       2,435    
11.3
%     31,370       13.7 %
Stamping film
    68,422       10,017       46.5 %     45,969       20.1 %
Metallization film
    20,403       2,987       13.9 %     15,759       6.9 %
Base film for other applications 
    30,962       4,532       21.0 %     60,780       26.6 %
Special film
    10,669       1,562       7.3 %     74,902       32.7 %
                                         
 
    147,088       21,533       100.0 %     228,781       100.0 %

Overseas sales during the six months ended June 30, 2009 were RMB 18.4 million (US$2.7million), which accounted for 12.5% of our total net revenues, as compared with RMB 31.6 million (US$4.5 million) and 13.8% in the same period in 2008, which is 41.8% lower than the same period last year. The decrease in export sales was mainly due to the decline in the overseas market demand caused by the global financial crisis, especially the decrease of demand in the United States, Europe and South Korea.
 
The following is a breakdown of PRC domestic and overseas sales (amounts in thousands):
 
   
Six Months Period Ended
June 30, 2009
         
Six Months Period
Ended June 30, 2008
       
      RMB        US$      % of Total        RMB        % of Total   
                                       
Sales in China
    128,666       18,836    
87.8
%     197,148       86.2 %
Sales in other countries
    18,422       2,697       12.5 %     31,633       13.8 %
                                         
 
    147,088       21,533       100.0 %     228,781       100.0 %
 
Cost of Goods Sold
 
Our cost of goods sold comprises mainly of material costs, factory overhead, power, packaging materials and direct labor. The breakdown of our cost of goods sold in percentage is as follows:
 
 
Six Months Period Ended
June 30, 2009
 
Six Months Period Ended
June 30, 2008
 
% of total
 
% of total
Materials costs
71.3%
 
79.7%
Factory overhead
13.3%
 
8.9%
Power
10.3%
 
7.6%
Packaging materials 
3.1%
 
2.6%
Direct labor
2.0%
 
1.2%
 
 
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Cost of goods sold during the first six months of 2009 totaled RMB 140.7 million (US$20.6 million) as compared to RMB 185.2 million (US$26.2 million) for the same period in the prior year. This was 24.0% lower than the same period in 2008, mainly due to the decline in the price of the raw materials and decreased sales in the first six months of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008.
 
Gross Profit

Our gross profit was RMB 6.3 million (US$0.9 million) for the first six months of 2009, representing a gross margin of 4.3%, as compared to a gross profit of 19.0% from the same period in 2008, a decrease of 14.7%. This was mainly due to a decrease in average sales price of our products during the first six months of 2009 compared with the same period in 2008.
 
Operating expenses
 
Operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2009 were RMB23.7 million (US$3.5 million), as compared to RMB3.5 million (US$0.5 million) or 17.3% higher than the same period in 2008. This increase was mainly due to increased delivery costs and increased allowances for doubtful other receivables.

Interest Expense
 
Interest expense totaled RMB 4.1 million (US$0.6 million) during the six months of 2009, 52.4% lower than the same period of 2008. The decrease is mainly due to the decreased interest rate compare to the same period of 2008.
 
Other Income (Expense)

Our other expense during the period ended June 30, 2009 amounted to RMB7.9 million (US$ 1.2 million), it increased 100.2% compared to the corresponding period of 2008, it’s mainly due to the inventory impairment for 3.4 million.
 
Income Tax Benefit/(expense)

During the first six months of 2009, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of RMB 3.7 million (US$ 0.5 million) compared to a recorded income tax expense of RMB 1.9 million (US$0.3 million) during the same period in 2008. This increase was due to losses occurred in the first half year of 2009 and the deferred income tax benefit from bad debt allowances and depreciation.
 
Net Income/(Loss)
 
Net loss during the first six months of 2009 was RMB 21.5 million (US$ 3.1 million) compared to net income of RMB 17.6 million (US$2.5 million) during the same period in 2008, representing a decrease of RMB 39.1 million (US$5.7 million) from the same period in 2008. The decrease was mainly due to the global financial 
 
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crisis which led to a decrease in demand for our products, especially the decreased demand of specialty films and the fierce competition in domestic market which resulted in sales price drop down, and also due to the allowances for doubtful account receivable and inventory impairment.
 
Results of operations for the three months period ended June 30, 2009 compared to June 30, 2008
 
The table below sets forth certain line items from our Statement of Income as a percentage of revenue:

 
     
Three Months Period Ended
June 30, 2009
   
Three Months Period Ended
June 30, 2008
 
     
(as % of Revenue)
 
Gross profit
 
    8.6       17.6  
Operating expenses
 
    (10.1)       (7.2)  
Operating income/(loss)
 
    (1.5)       10.4  
Other income/(expense)
 
    (10.4)       (1.9)  
Income tax benefit/(expense)
 
    1.7       (0.7)  
Net income/(loss)
 
    (10.2)       7.7  

Revenue 

Net sales during the second quarter ended June 30, 2009 were RMB 72.6 million (US$10.6 million), compared to RMB 124.7 million (US$17.9 million) during the same period in 2008, representing a 42.3% decrease.
 
The sales of specialty films during the second quarter ended June 30, 2009 were RMB 6.5 million (US$ 0.9million), reflected 9.0% of total net sales as compared to 33.0% in the same period of 2008, a decrease of 24.0%, compared to the same period last year. The decline was largely attributable to the decrease in demand for high value-added packaging since the global financial crisis, which has caused a significant decline in the demand for the specialty film.
 
The following is a breakdown of commodity and specialty film sales (amounts in thousands):
 
     
Three Months Period Ended
 June 30, 2009
         
Three Months Period
Ended
June 30, 2008
       
     
RMB
   
US$
   
% of Total
   
RMB
   
% of Total
 
                                 
Printing film
 
    9,503       1,391       13.1 %     12,157       9.7 %
Stamping film
      37,235       5,451       51.3 %     24,759       19.8 %
Metallization film
 
    8,131       1,190       11.2 %     12,844       10.3 %
Base film for other applications 
      11,182       1,637       15.4 %     33,850       27.1 %
Special film
 
    6,521       955       9.0 %     41,136       33.0 %
 
 
    72,571       10,624       100.0 %     124,747       100 %
 
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Overseas sales during the second quarter ended June 30, 2009 were RMB 7.4 million (US$1.1million), which accounted for 10.2% of our total net revenues, as compared with RMB 8.0 million (US$1.1 million) and 6.4% in the same period in 2008, which is 8.2% lower than the same period last year. The decrease in export sales was mainly due to the decline in the overseas market demand caused by the global financial crisis, especially the decrease of demand in the United States, Europe and South Korea.
 
The following is a breakdown of PRC domestic and overseas sales (amounts in thousands):
 
 
   
Three Months Period
Ended June 30, 2009
         
  Three Months Period
Ended June 30, 2008 
       
      RMB        US$      % of Total        RMB        % of Total   
                                       
Sales in China
    64,632       9,462    
89.1
 %     116,725       93.6 %
Sales in other countries
    7,939       1,162       10.9 %     8,022       6.4 %
                                         
 
    72,571       10,624       100.0 %     124,747       100.0 %

 
Cost of Goods Sold
 
Our cost of goods sold comprises mainly of material costs, factory overhead, power, packaging materials and direct labor. The breakdown of our cost of goods sold in percentage is as follows:
 
 
Three Months Period Ended
June 30, 2009
 
Three Months Period Ended
June 30, 2008
 
% of total
 
% of total
Materials costs
83.3%
 
80.8%
Factory overhead
8.9%
 
8.5%
Power
5.1%
 
7.1%
Packaging materials 
1.7%
 
2.5%
Direct labor
1.0%
 
1.1%

Cost of goods sold during the second quarter ended June 30, 2009 totaled RMB 65.6 million (US$ 9.6 million) as compared to RMB 102.8 million (US$ 14.8 million) for the same period in the prior year. This was 36.1% lower than the same period in 2008, mainly due to the decline in the price of the raw materials in the second quarter ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008.
 
Gross Profit

Our gross profit was RMB 6.3 million (US$ 0.9 million) for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009, representing a gross margin of 8.6%, as compared to a gross profit of 17.6% from the same period in 2008, a decrease of 8.6%. This was mainly due to a decrease in average sales price of our products during the second quarter ended June 30, 2009 compared with the same period in 2008.
 
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Operating expenses
 
Operating expenses for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009 were RMB7.5 million (US$1.1 million), as compared to RMB 2.9 million (US$0.4 million) or 32.1% lower than the same period in 2008. This decrease was mainly due to decreased delivery cost and allowances for doubtful account receivable.
 
Interest Expense
 
Interest expense totaled RMB 4.1 million (US$ 0.6 million) during the second quarter ended of 2009, 15.2% lower than the same period of 2008. The decrease is mainly due to the decreased interest rate compare to the same period of 2008.
 
Other Income (Expense)

Other expense during the second quarter ended of June 30, 2009 were RMB 7.5 million (US$ 1.1 million) , RMB 5.1 million higher than the same period in 2008, the increase is primarily due to the inventory impairment in the period ending June 30, 2009.
 
Income Tax Benefit/(expense)

During the second quarter ended of 2009, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of RMB 1.2 (US$ 0.2 million) compared to income tax expense of RMB 0.9 million (US$0.1 million) during the same period in 2008. This increase was due to losses occurred in the second quarter of 2009 and the deferred income tax benefit from bad debt allowances and depreciation.
 
Net Income/(Loss)
 
Net loss during the second quarter ended of 2009 was RMB 7.4 million (US$ 1.1 million) compared to net income of RMB 9.7 million (US$1.4 million) during the same period in 2008, representing a decrease of RMB 15.3 million from the same period in 2008. The decrease was mainly due to the global financial crisis which led to a decrease in both the demand for our products and sale prices, and also due to increased allowances for doubtful account receivable and inventory impairment.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources

Since inception, our sources of cash were mainly from cash generated from our operations and borrowings from financial institutions and capital contributed by our shareholders.
 
From 2008 to June 30, 2009, our capital expenditures have been primarily financed through short-term borrowings from financial institutions and IPO funds. The interest rates of short-term borrowings from financial institutions during the periods from first quarter of 2008 to June 30, 2009 ranged from 0% to 5.841%.
 
We obtained new short-term loans on June 9, 2009 for RMB 14,000 maturing on June 8, 2010.  The annual interest rate is up by 10% compared with the fixed benchmark interest rate 5.31% announced by the People’s
 
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Bank of China. As of June 30, 2009, the interest rate in effect was 5.841%.
 
We entered into three interest free loan agreements with the Weifang Commercial Bank for the amount of (i)RMB10,000, effective January 13, 2009, with a maturity date of January 12, 2010;  (ii) RMB10,000, effective January 16, 2009, with the maturity date of January 12, 2012; and (iii) RMB5,000, effective December 2, 2008, with a maturity date of December 2, 2011. All of the above loans are interest-free loans.  These are industrial development fund loans administrated by the local government of Shandong Province, and made through the Weifang Commercial Bank, to be provided to local high-and –new tech enterprises for the purpose of enhancing innovation and technical research and development and to support their development. The proceeds of these loans have been used for the construction of the trial production line and for research and development.
 
On June 4, 2009, Shandong Fuwei entered into a one-year foreign currency loan agreement with Bank of China Weifang Branch for US$ 477 which is secured by a deposit of RMB 3,259. The lending rate is 0.2% down by trading day’s LIBOR interest, which is 1.38375%, in order to reduce the currency translation cost of Shandong Fuwei.

We believe that, after taking into consideration our present banking facilities, existing cash and the expected cash flows to be generated from our operations, we have adequate sources of liquidity to meet our short-term obligations and our working capital requirements.
 
Operating Activities

Net cash flows provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2009, was RMB 12.3 million (US$ 1.8 million) compared to net cash flows used by operating activities of RMB 5.6 million (US0.8 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2008, which is an increase of RMB 6.7 million (US$1.0million). This increase in cash flows from operating activities was attributable primarily to the decrease of accounts receivable and increase of advance from customers.
 
Working Capital

As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company had negative working capital of RMB 107.2 million (US$15.7 million) and RMB 100.2 million (US$14.6 million), respectively. Although we have material negative working capital, the short-term current liability is mainly due to the short-term bank loans, which amounted to RMB153.2 million (US$22.4 million).  We have entered into negotiations with our lenders to extend the maturity date of these loans.
 
We anticipate that we will have adequate working capital in the foreseeable future. However, we may wish to borrow additional capital or sell our common stock to realize additional funds in order to expand and grow our operations.

 
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Contractual Obligations

The following table is a summary of the Company's contractual obligations as of June 30, 2009 (in thousands RMB): 
 
   
Payments due by period
 
       
Less than
1
 
1-3
 
3-5
 
More than
 5
 
Contractual obligations
   
Total
   
year
   
Years
   
Years
   
years
 
                                 
Rental obligations
   
 243
   
 243
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Purchase obligations
   
 134,400
   
 134,400
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
     
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Total
   
134,643
   
134,643
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
     
 
 
Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit
No.
 
Description
4.1
 
Loan Contract between Fuwei Films (Shandong) Co., Ltd. and Bank of Communication Co., Ltd., dated June 9, 2009.
 
4.2
 
Loan Contract between Fuwei Films (Shandong) Co., Ltd. and Bank of Communication Co., Ltd., dated June 9, 2009.
 
99.1
 
Press Release dated August 14, 2009.
 
 

 
 
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SIGNATURE

 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 
 
Fuwei Films (Holdings) Co., Ltd.
     
 
By:
/s/ Xiaoan He
 
Name: Xiaoan He
 
Title: Chairman, Chief Executive Officer         

Dated August 17, 2009


 
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