Ludlow China Fund |
China
3C Group OTC: CHCG |
Stock Report Launch August 28, 2006 OTC Symbol: CHCG |
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| Summary: is a leading retail chain operating over 600 independent stores in Eastern China. The Company specializes in selling 3C products (communication products, information technology products, and digital products) in China through its subsidiary. | ||||||||
| Price as Research launch | $2.65 | | |
52-Week Range: | $0.10-$10.00 | |
| Prepared by: Ludlow Capital Research | |
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| Ludlow China Downgrades China 3C Group to a C Rating Last Updated: Sept. 12, 2007 - 10:49am EST NEW YORK-- Sept. 12, 2007 --New York based Ludlow China downgraded their coverage on China 3C Group (OTC Bulletin Board: CHCG), a leading retail chain operating over 800 independent stores in Eastern China, from a B+ to C rating. COVERAGE SUMMARY Ludlow China downgraded China 3C Group from a B+ to C rating based on failure of their financing offering, and corporate subsidiary structure issues within China. On Sept. 11, 2007, the company announced in an 8K filing with the SEC that financing for $11.7 million had fell through, and that the company was restructuring its corporate subsidiary ownership equity stakes. The failure of $11.7 million in financing is not as important as the companies ownership stakes within China, and should be taken with caution. Ludlow China feels the uncertainty of what CHCG does and does not own provides for additional doubt in the current market, and would recommend a 'caution' on the company short-term until additional transparency can be provided. For this reason, Ludlow China is currently downgrading CHCG to a C rating, and issuing them a short-term bearish sentiment. From 8K Filing: (Sept. 11, 2007) ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS. Management of the Company recently reviewed the structure of Capital Future Developments Limited - BVI ("Capital"), the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, and Zhejiang Yong Xin Digital Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zhejiang"), Yiwu Yong Xin Communication Ltd. ("Yiwu"), Hangzhou Wandga Electronics Co., Ltd. ("Wang Da"), Shanghai Joy & Harmony Electronics Company Limited ("Joy & Harmony") and Hangzhou Sanhe Electronic Technology, Limited ("Sanhe"), the Company's direct and indirect subsidiaries. As a result of this review and in order to comply fully with certain laws of the People's Republic of China relating to the direct ownership of certain subsidiaries, management of the Company determined that certain of its subsidiaries were required to enter into restructuring agreements (the "Restructuring"). As a result of the Restructuring, instead of Capital owning 100% of the issued and outstanding equity of Zhejiang Yong Xin Digital Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zhejiang") as previously disclosed in the Company's annual and quarterly reports, Capital has entered certain contractual arrangements with Zhejiang whereby Capital owns a 100% interest in the revenues of Zhejiang. The Company does not have an equity interest in Zhejiang, but enjoys all the economic benefits of the company through a series of contractual arrangements. Copies of these agreements are attached as exhibits 10.1 through 10.5 hereto. The Company does not expect this restructuring to have a material effect on its financial statements.
On
May 16,
2007, Zhenggang Wang, the CEO of China 3C Group gave guidance for 2007
and stated, "We expect to record revenue in the range of $360 million
to $380 million and net income of $27.0 million to $28.5 million for the
fiscal year ending December 31, 2007. Earnings per share are expected to
range between $0.50 and $0.54 per diluted share. As with all guidance,
these statements are forward-looking and our actual results may differ
materially. We also reserve the right to adjust this guidance at any time
as a result of acquisitions or other strategic initiatives we may
pursue." |
MANAGEMENT TEAM |
| Legend: E-Estimated. NA-Not Available. NM-Not Meaningful. NR-Not Ranked. UR-Under Review. |
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Office: 368 HuShu Nan Road HangZhou City, China Telephone: - 201-963-6764 Email: |
Pres &
CEO: Zhenggang Wang CFO: UR Auditor: UR Website: www.China3CGroup.com |
Founded:
UR Domicile: China Employees: UR Analyst: Tom Bustamante |
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forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are
subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those projected. |
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